1961 Bristol 407 vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corona is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corona. 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 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 407 | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 407 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |
