1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1986 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1986 Toyota Crown is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Crown (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Crown weights approximately 45 kg more than 1953 Bristol 403. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403. 1986 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1953 Bristol 403 has manual transmission. 1953 Bristol 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 403 | 1986 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 403 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |
