1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1963 Toyota Crown is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 406 (91 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1963 Toyota Crown. 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, 1958 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Crown. (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 406 | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 406 | Crown |
Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 75 L |