1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
To start off, 1969 Bristol 411 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda R-100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda R-100 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 411 (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1968 Mazda R-100. (110 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda R-100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100. 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, 1969 Bristol 411 (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda R-100. 1969 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1968 Mazda R-100 has manual transmission. 1968 Mazda R-100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Bristol 411 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Bristol 411 | 1968 Mazda R-100 | |
Make | Bristol | Mazda |
Model | 411 | R-100 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6286 cc | 1963 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |