1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 626 (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626.
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 626 (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 403 | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Bristol | Mazda |
Model | 403 | 626 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |