1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1968 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 406 (130 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (94 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. 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, 1958 Bristol 406 (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 406 | 1968 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Bristol | Mazda |
Model | 406 | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 180 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 57 L |