1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1998 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1998 Nissan Laurel is newer by 48 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 165 kg more than 1950 Bristol 401. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401. 1998 Nissan Laurel 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. 1998 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1998 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 401 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1950 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |