1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1994 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1994 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 35 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, 1994 Nissan 100 NX (142 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1959 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 131 kg more than 1994 Nissan 100 NX.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Bristol 406 | 1994 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Bristol | Nissan |
| Model | 406 | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
