1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1984 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1984 Toyota MR2 is newer by 26 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 @ 4700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Toyota MR2. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1984 Toyota MR2. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota MR2. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 1984 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 406 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 40 L |
