1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1973 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1973 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1973 Toyota 2000GT. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota 2000GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1973 Toyota 2000GT. 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, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota 2000GT. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota 2000GT. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1973 Toyota 2000GT has manual transmission. 1973 Toyota 2000GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Bristol 408 | 1973 Toyota 2000GT | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 408 | 2000GT |
Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |