1977 Bristol 412 vs. 1993 Toyota Century
To start off, 1993 Toyota Century is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Century. (154 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Century weights approximately 110 kg more than 1977 Bristol 412.
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, 1977 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Bristol 412 | 1993 Toyota Century | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 412 | Century |
Year Released | 1977 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2870 mm |