1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1980 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1980 Nissan Skyline is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1956 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bristol 405 weights approximately 46 kg more than 1980 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1980 Nissan Skyline (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405. 1980 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1956 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1956 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Bristol 405 | 1980 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 405 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |