1965 Bristol 408 vs. 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 28 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 18 more horse power than 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (197 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia has manual transmission. 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia 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 | 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Bristol | Nissan |
| Model | 408 | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
