1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 1979 Mazda 616 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 802 kg more than 1979 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Bristol 411 (455 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Bristol | Mazda |
| Model | 411 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2480 mm |
