1949 Bristol 402 vs. 1990 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1990 Nissan Laurel is newer by 41 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 402 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Laurel (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 402. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 402. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 402 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1990 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, 1949 Bristol 402 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 402 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 402 | 1990 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 402 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1949 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |