1949 Bristol 400 vs. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 60 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata (158 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 400 | 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Bristol | Mazda |
Model | 400 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1949 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |