1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1978 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1978 Nissan Sunny is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1978 Nissan Sunny.
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. 1978 Nissan Sunny has automatic transmission and 1949 Bristol 400 has manual transmission. 1949 Bristol 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Sunny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 400 | 1978 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Bristol | Nissan |
| Model | 400 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |
