1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 18 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 147 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 529 kg more than 1980 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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Bristol 407 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 407 | Corona |
Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |