1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1969 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, 1976 Bristol 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 603 | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 603 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 60 L |
