1979 Bristol 412 vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1979 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1979 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7. 1979 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1989 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1989 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bristol 412 | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Bristol | Mazda |
Model | 412 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2430 mm |