1961 Bristol 406 vs. 1992 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1992 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 31 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1961 Bristol 406. (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1961 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 406 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1992 Nissan 100 NX.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 406 | 1992 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Bristol | Nissan |
| Model | 406 | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1992 |
| 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 | 92 HP | 141 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 | 1260 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
