1965 Bristol 408 vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1976 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. 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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1976 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1976 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 408 | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Bristol | Nissan |
| Model | 408 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |
