1963 Bristol 408 vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 38 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 54 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 315 kg more than 1963 Bristol 408.
Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Bristol 408. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Bristol 408 | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 408 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2370 mm |
