1966 Bristol 409 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1970 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, 1966 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Bristol 409 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 409 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 75 L |
