1949 Bristol 401 vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 51 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, 2000 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 401 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
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, 2000 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, 1949 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1949 Bristol 401 has manual transmission. 1949 Bristol 401 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 401 | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 401 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |
