1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1999 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1999 Toyota Picnic is newer by 35 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 90 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Picnic. (126 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Picnic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Bristol 408 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1999 Toyota Picnic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Bristol 408 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Bristol 408. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Picnic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Picnic. (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Picnic. 1964 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota Picnic has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota Picnic 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 | 1999 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 408 | Picnic |
Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |