1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1989 Mazda 323
To start off, 1989 Mazda 323 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 603 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1989 Mazda 323. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1989 Mazda 323. 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 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 323. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 603 | 1989 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Bristol | Mazda |
Model | 603 | 323 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1324 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 333 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 50 L |