1953 Bristol 404 vs. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 54 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 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace (102 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 490 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, 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 404. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 404 | 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 404 | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
