1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 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 1950 Bristol 401. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today, 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, 1950 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1950 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 1994 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1950 Bristol 401 has manual transmission. 1950 Bristol 401 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1994 Honda Today | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 401 | Today |
Year Released | 1950 | 1994 |
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 | 72 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 | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |