1955 Bristol 405 vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Toyota Crown is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 165 kg more than 1955 Bristol 405.
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 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Bristol 405 | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 405 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |
