1954 Bristol 405 vs. 1963 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1963 Mazda R 360 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1963 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1963 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 405 weights approximately 860 kg more than 1963 Mazda R 360. 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, 1954 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mazda R 360. (23 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Bristol 405 | 1963 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Bristol | Mazda |
| Model | 405 | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 23 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
