1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 603 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 56 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace. 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace. (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 603 | 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 603 | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1960 mm |
