1954 Bristol 403 vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 459 kg more than 1954 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Bristol 403 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 403 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3250 mm |