1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1965 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1965 Mazda Familia is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 400 (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 378 kg more than 1965 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Bristol 400 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 400 | 1965 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Bristol | Mazda |
| Model | 400 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2200 mm |
