1958 Bristol 405 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 21 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 168 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 405. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1958 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1958 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 405 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 405 | Crown |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |