1978 Bristol 412 vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 29 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. In terms of performance, 1978 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400. 1978 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 1400 has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bristol 412 | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Bristol | Nissan |
| Model | 412 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2310 mm |
