1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1986 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1986 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Corolla. (123 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1986 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, 1978 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bristol 412 | 1986 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 412 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |