1954 Bristol 405 vs. 1999 Toyota MR-S
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR-S is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota MR-S (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota MR-S should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 405 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR-S.
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, 1999 Toyota MR-S (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota MR-S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Bristol 405 | 1999 Toyota MR-S | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 405 | MR-S |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 48 L |
