1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1990 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1990 Nissan Vanette 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, 1959 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 164 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1990 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 406 | Vanette |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2080 mm |