1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1998 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 39 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, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 26 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (294 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1998 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Bristol | Mazda |
Model | 406 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 76 L |