1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1991 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1991 Nissan Laurel is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1991 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1991 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Laurel. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1991 Nissan Laurel has manual transmission. 1991 Nissan Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Bristol 407 | 1991 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 407 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1962 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |