1958 Bristol 405 vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1980 Toyota Crown is newer by 22 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Crown weights approximately 93 kg more than 1958 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, 1980 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 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 | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 405 | Crown |
Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 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 | 1242 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |