1955 Bristol 403 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 403. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 403 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona.
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, 1955 Bristol 403 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1955 Bristol 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1955 Bristol 403 has manual transmission. 1955 Bristol 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bristol 403 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 403 | Corona |
Year Released | 1955 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |