1961 Bristol 406 vs. 1972 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1972 Toyota Celica is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Celica (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1961 Bristol 406. (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1961 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 406 weights approximately 114 kg more than 1972 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, 1961 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Celica. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 406 | 1972 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 406 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 50 L |
