1982 Bristol 412 vs. 1960 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1982 Bristol 412 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bristol 412 weights approximately 732 kg more than 1960 Toyota Corona.
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. 1982 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1960 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1960 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Bristol 412 | 1960 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 412 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
