1989 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, both 1989 Bristol Beaufighter and 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 544 kg more than 1989 Nissan 200 SX 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. 1989 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Bristol Beaufighter | 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Bristol | Nissan |
| Model | Beaufighter | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| 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 | 169 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2480 mm |
