1958 Bristol 406 vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia is newer by 42 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, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (130 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 715 kg more than 1958 Bristol 406. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (180 Nm). This means 2000 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 406 | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 406 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |