1949 Bristol 402 vs. 1977 Mazda 818
To start off, 1977 Mazda 818 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 402. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 402 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 402 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 402 (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 402 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 402 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1977 Mazda 818. 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 402 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 402 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 402 | 1977 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Bristol | Mazda |
Model | 402 | 818 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2320 mm |