1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1980 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 400 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1980 Nissan Bluebird.
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, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (132 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 400 | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Bristol | Nissan |
| Model | 400 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
