1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1960 Toyota Crown is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Bristol 405 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 10 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Bristol 405 | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 405 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
