1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1971 Toyota Century
To start off, 1971 Toyota Century is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Century. (128 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Century weights approximately 115 kg more than 1962 Bristol 407.
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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Bristol 407 | 1971 Toyota Century | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 407 | Century |
Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 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 | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2870 mm |