1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1978 Mazda 616
To start off, 1978 Mazda 616 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 313 kg more than 1978 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1950 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 401 | 1978 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Bristol | Mazda |
| Model | 401 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2480 mm |
