1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1998 Nissan Cima
To start off, 1998 Nissan Cima is newer by 40 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Cima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Cima weights approximately 416 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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 406 | 1998 Nissan Cima | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 406 | Cima |
Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |