1976 Bristol 603 vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 603 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 655 kg more than 2008 Nissan Almera.
Because 1976 Bristol 603 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Bristol 603. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Almera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Bristol 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Almera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 603 | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Bristol | Nissan |
| Model | 603 | Almera |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1769 cc |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 60 L |
