1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1979 Toyota Century
To start off, 1979 Toyota Century is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Bristol 408 (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Century weights approximately 221 kg more than 1964 Bristol 408.
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, 1964 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Bristol 408 | 1979 Toyota Century | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 408 | Century |
Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2870 mm |