1985 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1985 Nissan Silvia
To start off, both 1985 Bristol Beaufighter and 1985 Nissan Silvia were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 555 kg more than 1985 Nissan Silvia.
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. 1985 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1985 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1985 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Bristol Beaufighter | 1985 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | Beaufighter | Silvia |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |