1948 Bristol 450 vs. 1980 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1980 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1980 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 360 kg more than 1948 Bristol 450.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 450 | 1980 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Bristol | Mazda |
Model | 450 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1948 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |