1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corona is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corona weights approximately 16 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404. 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, 1953 Bristol 404 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 404 | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 404 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1858 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 51 L |
