1955 Bristol 405 vs. 1973 Nissan President
To start off, 1973 Nissan President is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 2,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan President weights approximately 365 kg more than 1955 Bristol 405. 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, 1973 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bristol 405 | 1973 Nissan President | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 405 | President |
Year Released | 1955 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |