1969 Bristol 410 vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 42 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 56 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 410 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. 1969 Bristol 410 has automatic transmission and 2011 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 410 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 79 L |
