1988 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Bristol Beaufighter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Bristol Beaufighter would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 484 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R.
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. 1988 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan 270 R has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan 270 R will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bristol Beaufighter | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
| Make | Bristol | Nissan |
| Model | Beaufighter | 270 R |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 270 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
