1948 Bristol 401 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 62 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, 2010 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401.
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, 2010 Honda Civic, 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1948 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 401 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 401 | Civic |
Year Released | 1948 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |