1948 Bristol 400 vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400.
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, 2007 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 400 | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 400 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1948 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |