1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1981 Nissan Sunny is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Because 1950 Bristol 401 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Bristol 401. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Sunny, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1950 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1950 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 401 | Sunny |
Year Released | 1950 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |