1960 Bristol 406 vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Bristol 406 weights approximately 426 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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, 1960 Bristol 406 (174 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1960 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Bristol 406 | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Bristol | Mazda |
| Model | 406 | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2240 mm |
