1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corona is newer by 14 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 25 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bristol 405 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corona. 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, 1956 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Bristol 405 | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 405 | Corona |
Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |