1969 Bristol 410 vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 410. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 410 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 410. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 410. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 470 kg more than 1969 Bristol 410. 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, 1969 Bristol 410 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Bristol 410 | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 410 | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4884 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1834 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 80 L |