1949 Bristol 402 vs. 2006 Mazda 3
To start off, 2006 Mazda 3 is newer by 57 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 1,998 cc, 2006 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 3 (139 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 402. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 402. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 402 weights approximately 91 kg more than 2006 Mazda 3.
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, 2006 Mazda 3 (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 402. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 402.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 402 | 2006 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Bristol | Mazda |
| Model | 402 | 3 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 55 L |
