1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1981 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1956 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bristol 405 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1981 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, 1956 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Bristol 405 | 1981 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Bristol | Mazda |
| Model | 405 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
