1954 Bristol 403 vs. 1984 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1984 Nissan Santana is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Bristol 403 (86 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Bristol 403 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 403 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1984 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1954 Bristol 403 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Bristol 403. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1954 Bristol 403 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Bristol 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana.

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