1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1994 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1994 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 45 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 100 NX (142 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1994 Nissan 100 NX.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 400 | 1994 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Bristol | Nissan |
| Model | 400 | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
