1949 Bristol 402 vs. 1970 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1970 Nissan Skyline is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 402. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 402 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Skyline (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 402. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 402. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 402 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1970 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1970 Nissan Skyline (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 402. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 402.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 402 | 1970 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 402 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2650 mm |