1954 Bristol 405 vs. 1971 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1971 Mazda 1000 is newer by 17 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 51 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 405 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1971 Mazda 1000. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Bristol 405 | 1971 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Bristol | Mazda |
| Model | 405 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |
