1978 Bristol 412 vs. 2001 Nissan HyperMini
To start off, 2001 Nissan HyperMini is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
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, 1978 Bristol 412 (366 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. (130 Nm). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bristol 412 | 2001 Nissan HyperMini | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 412 | HyperMini |
Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2988 cc |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 130 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 2670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 1900 mm |