1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe
To start off, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,616 cc (2 cylinders), 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe should accelerate faster than 1959 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Bristol 406 | 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe | |
| Make | Bristol | Mazda |
| Model | 406 | RX 4 Coupe |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |
