1951 Bristol 400 vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 272 kg more than 1951 Bristol 400. 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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 1951 Bristol 400 has manual transmission. 1951 Bristol 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 400 | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Bristol | Nissan |
| Model | 400 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |
