1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1988 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1988 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 12 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 60 more horse power than 1988 Mazda RX-7. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1988 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1988 Mazda RX-7. 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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mazda RX-7. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1988 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1988 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 412 | 1988 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Bristol | Mazda |
| Model | 412 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |
