1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1989 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1989 Nissan Silvia is newer by 40 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, 1989 Nissan Silvia (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 25 kg more than 1949 Bristol 400. 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, 1989 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 400 | 1989 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 400 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1949 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |