1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1984 Nissan Santana is newer by 34 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 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Santana (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1984 Nissan Santana.
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, 1984 Nissan Santana, 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, 1984 Nissan Santana (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 401 | Santana |
Year Released | 1950 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2560 mm |