1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 65 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404. 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, 1953 Bristol 404 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 404 | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Bristol | Nissan |
| Model | 404 | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |
