1960 Bristol 406 vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 42 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1960 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1960 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Bristol 406 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1960 Bristol 406 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Bristol 406. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1960 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 2002 Toyota Corolla 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. 2002 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Bristol 406 | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 406 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1830 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 60 L |