1949 Bristol 401 vs. 1973 Honda 1300

To start off, 1973 Honda 1300 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 401 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1973 Honda 1300.

Because 1949 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 1949 Bristol 401. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda 1300, 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, 1949 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.

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