1949 Bristol 400 vs. 2001 Honda Life
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 52 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, 1949 Bristol 400 (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Bristol 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1949 Bristol 400 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 400 | 2001 Honda Life | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 400 | Life |
Year Released | 1949 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2370 mm |