1948 Bristol 400 vs. 2011 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2011 Mazda B2300 is newer by 63 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 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 400 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2011 Mazda B2300.
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, 2011 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 400 | 2011 Mazda B2300 | |
Make | Bristol | Mazda |
Model | 400 | B2300 |
Year Released | 1948 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 62 L |