1949 Bristol 402 vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 402. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 402 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 402 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 402 (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 402 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 402 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Bristol 402. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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 402 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 402 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 402 | 1998 Honda Life | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 402 | Life |
Year Released | 1949 | 1998 |
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 | 85 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 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 | 1225 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2370 mm |