1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1995 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1995 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 45 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, 1995 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1995 Nissan Rasheen.
Because 1995 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Bristol 401. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Rasheen. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Rasheen. 1995 Nissan Rasheen has automatic transmission and 1950 Bristol 401 has manual transmission. 1950 Bristol 401 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Nissan Rasheen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1995 Nissan Rasheen | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 401 | Rasheen |
Year Released | 1950 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |