1961 Bristol 406 vs. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1961 Bristol 406. (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1961 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 200 kg more than 1961 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, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 406 | 1988 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Bristol | Nissan |
| Model | 406 | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
