1948 Bristol 401 vs. 1977 Mazda 323
To start off, 1977 Mazda 323 is newer by 29 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 401 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1977 Mazda 323.
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. 1977 Mazda 323 has automatic transmission and 1948 Bristol 401 has manual transmission. 1948 Bristol 401 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mazda 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 401 | 1977 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Bristol | Mazda |
Model | 401 | 323 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1415 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2320 mm |