1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 32 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. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400. 1981 Nissan Laurel 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. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 400 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 400 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1949 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |