1957 Bristol 405 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1957 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1957 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bristol 405 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Bristol 405. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1957 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1957 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Bristol 405 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 405 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |