1948 Bristol 401 vs. 1972 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1972 Mazda 1000 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Bristol 401 (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 401 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1972 Mazda 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1948 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1948 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 401 | 1972 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Bristol | Mazda |
| Model | 401 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |
