1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Bristol 411 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 787 kg more than 1964 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, 1973 Bristol 411 (455 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona. 1973 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1964 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1964 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Bristol 411 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Bristol 411 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 411 | Corona |
Year Released | 1973 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6556 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 110.3 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.7 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |