1949 Bristol 401 vs. 1977 Mazda 323
To start off, 1977 Mazda 323 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 323. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 401 weights approximately 413 kg more than 1977 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1949 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 323. (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 401 | 1977 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Bristol | Mazda |
Model | 401 | 323 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 64 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 812 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 |