1955 Bristol 403 vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 46 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Condor (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 403. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 221 kg more than 1955 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, 2001 Toyota Condor (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bristol 403 | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 403 | Condor |
Year Released | 1955 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1446 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |