2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bristol Fighter (518 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 434 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 475 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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, 2003 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 579 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bristol Fighter | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | Fighter | Corona |
Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |