1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1983 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mazda RX-7 (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 400 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1983 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1983 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 400 | 1983 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Bristol | Mazda |
Model | 400 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |