1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cedric is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 406 (130 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 260 kg more than 1958 Bristol 406.
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, 1958 Bristol 406 (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (127 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 406 | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 406 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |