1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1990 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1990 Nissan Presea is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Presea (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1959 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 176 kg more than 1990 Nissan Presea.
Because 1959 Bristol 406 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Bristol 406. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Presea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Nissan Presea (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1990 Nissan Presea | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 406 | Presea |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |