1952 Bristol 401 vs. 1972 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1972 Nissan Skyline is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Skyline (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1952 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1952 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bristol 401 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1972 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1952 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Bristol 401 | 1972 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Bristol | Nissan |
| Model | 401 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |
