1952 Bristol 401 vs. 1989 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1989 Nissan Vanette is newer by 37 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, 1989 Nissan Vanette (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1952 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1952 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 209 kg more than 1952 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, 1989 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Bristol 401 | 1989 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 401 | Vanette |
Year Released | 1952 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2080 mm |