1950 Bristol 401 vs. 2002 Honda Acty
To start off, 2002 Honda Acty is newer by 52 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, 2002 Honda Acty (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Acty should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 385 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty.
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, 2002 Honda Acty, 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) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 1950 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 2002 Honda Acty | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 401 | Acty |
Year Released | 1950 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 660 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 139 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 840 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |