1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla 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 88 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 915 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 603 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 603 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2380 mm |