1973 Bristol 411 vs. 2012 Mazda 3
To start off, 2012 Mazda 3 is newer by 39 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 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (289 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 410 kg more than 2012 Mazda 3. 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 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 3. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 2012 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Bristol | Mazda |
| Model | 411 | 3 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 289 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2639 mm |
