2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 929 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 435 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 355 kg more than 1978 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, 2003 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 576 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bristol Fighter | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Bristol | Mazda |
Model | Fighter | 929 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 65 L |