1961 Bristol 406 vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 34 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 2,283 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 406 (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 250 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 406 | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Bristol | Nissan |
| Model | 406 | Serena |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2283 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2740 mm |
