1986 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1986 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 662 kg more than 1984 Nissan Santana.
Because 1986 Bristol Beaufighter 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 1986 Bristol Beaufighter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana, 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. 1986 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bristol Beaufighter | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Bristol | Nissan |
| Model | Beaufighter | Santana |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |
