1949 Bristol 401 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 56 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, 2005 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 109 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 401 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 401 | Civic |
Year Released | 1949 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2580 mm |