1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1970 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bristol 412 | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Bristol | Mazda |
| Model | 412 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
