1948 Bristol 401 vs. 1995 Honda CRX
To start off, 1995 Honda CRX is newer by 47 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, 1995 Honda CRX (131 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 401 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1995 Honda CRX.
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, 1995 Honda CRX, 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1948 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 401 | 1995 Honda CRX | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 401 | CRX |
Year Released | 1948 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 45 L |