1965 Bristol 408 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 408 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 408 | Corona |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |