1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1993 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1993 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 43 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 2,616 cc, 1993 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1950 Bristol 401. 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, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 401 | 1993 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Bristol | Mazda |
| Model | 401 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |
