1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 411 (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1971 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, 1969 Bristol 411 (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Bristol 411 | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 411 | Corona |
Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6286 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |