1955 Bristol 405 vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 56 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 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1955 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bristol 405 | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 405 | Frontier |
Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |