1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 502 kg more than 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Bristol 409. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Bristol 409. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 409 | 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 409 | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |