1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1979 Mazda 929
To start off, 1979 Mazda 929 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 412 would be higher. 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 125 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1979 Mazda 929. 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, 1976 Bristol 412 (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 412 | 1979 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Bristol | Mazda |
| Model | 412 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |
