1960 Bristol 406 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Celica (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1960 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1960 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Bristol 406 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica.
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, 1960 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica. 1977 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1960 Bristol 406 has manual transmission. 1960 Bristol 406 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Bristol 406 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 406 | Celica |
Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 61 L |