1973 Bristol 411 vs. 2005 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2005 Toyota Echo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (289 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Echo. (115 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 795 kg more than 2005 Toyota Echo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Echo. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 2005 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 411 | Echo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 289 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2590 mm |
