1969 Bristol 410 vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Toyota Crown is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 410. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 410 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 410 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 410 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1983 Toyota Crown. 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, 1969 Bristol 410 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown. 1969 Bristol 410 has automatic transmission and 1983 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1983 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Bristol 410 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Bristol 410 | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 410 | Crown |
Year Released | 1969 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 60 L |