1961 Bristol 407 vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Toyota Corolla is newer by 24 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 152 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla. 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 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Bristol 407 | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 407 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1961 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |