1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1949 Bristol 400 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 1949 Bristol 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 400 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 400 | Civic |
Year Released | 1949 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |