1949 Bristol 401 vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cedric is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Cedric (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 125 kg more than 1949 Bristol 401. 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, 1975 Nissan Cedric (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 401 | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 401 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1949 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |