1948 Bristol 401 vs. 1988 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Shuttle (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 401 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Because 1948 Bristol 401 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Bristol 401. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1948 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1948 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 401 | 1988 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 401 | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1948 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |