1961 Bristol 406 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 17 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, 1961 Bristol 406 (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 406 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica. 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, 1961 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 406 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 406 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 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 | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 60 L |
