1958 Bristol 405 vs. 1967 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1967 Toyota Crown is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 2,597 cc, 1967 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Crown weights approximately 133 kg more than 1958 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, 1967 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1967 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 405 | 1967 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 405 | Crown |
Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2597 cc |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |