1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1978 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda RX-3 (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda RX-3 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-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, 1978 Mazda RX-3 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda RX-3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 400 | 1978 Mazda RX-3 | |
| Make | Bristol | Mazda |
| Model | 400 | RX-3 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1963 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
