1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1977 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1977 Nissan Cedric is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 362 kg more than 1977 Nissan Cedric. 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, 1973 Bristol 411 (455 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Cedric. 1973 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1977 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1977 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Bristol 411 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Bristol 411 | 1977 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 411 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6556 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |