2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 1970 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bristol Fighter (518 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 1970 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 515 kg more than 1970 Mazda RX-2. 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, 2003 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 557 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bristol Fighter | 1970 Mazda RX-2 | |
Make | Bristol | Mazda |
Model | Fighter | RX-2 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2480 mm |