1955 Bristol 405 vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 26 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 405 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1955 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1955 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Bristol 405 | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Bristol | Nissan |
| Model | 405 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |
