1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1976 Mazda Familia
To start off, both 1976 Bristol 412 and 1976 Mazda Familia were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 412 (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 910 kg more than 1976 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Bristol 412 (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 412 | 1976 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Bristol | Mazda |
| Model | 412 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2270 mm |
