1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 148 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Bristol 408 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1964 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 1964 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Bristol 408 1979 Toyota Corolla
Make Bristol Toyota
Model 408 Corolla
Year Released 1964 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5130 cc 1290 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 216 HP 68 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 463 Nm 105 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1585 kg 885 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2410 mm


 

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