1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1993 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1993 Toyota MR2 is newer by 29 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 62 more horse power than 1993 Toyota MR2. (154 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Bristol 408 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1993 Toyota MR2. 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 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota MR2. (195 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota MR2. 1964 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1993 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 1993 Toyota MR2 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 | 1993 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 408 | MR2 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |