1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1971 Toyota Century
To start off, 1971 Toyota Century is newer by 15 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 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Century (128 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1956 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Century weights approximately 460 kg more than 1956 Bristol 405. 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, 1971 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405. 1971 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1956 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1956 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Bristol 405 | 1971 Toyota Century | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 405 | Century |
Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2870 mm |