1948 Bristol 401 vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 54 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1948 Bristol 401. 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, 2002 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 401 | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 401 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1948 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 58 L |