1954 Bristol 405 vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1954 Bristol 405.
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, 1954 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Bristol 405 | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Bristol | Nissan |
| Model | 405 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1397 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
