1952 Bristol 401 vs. 1979 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1979 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1979 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1952 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1952 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bristol 401 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1979 Mazda RX-7.
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, both vehicles can yield 145 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Bristol 401 | 1979 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Bristol | Mazda |
| Model | 401 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |
