1950 Bristol 401 vs. 2001 Honda Life
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 51 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 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Bristol 401. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1950 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1950 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 401 | 2001 Honda Life | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 401 | Life |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2001 |
| 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 | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| 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 |
