1948 Bristol 401 vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 57 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 2,499 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Drifter (112 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 401 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
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, 2005 Mazda Drifter (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 401 | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Bristol | Mazda |
| Model | 401 | Drifter |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2499 cc |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1055 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |
