1966 Bristol 409 vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1983 Toyota Celica is newer by 17 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 100 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica. 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 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Bristol 409 | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 409 | Celica |
Year Released | 1966 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 61 L |