1950 Bristol 401 vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 63 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, 2013 Honda Insight (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Insight weights approximately 25 kg more than 1950 Bristol 401. 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, 2013 Honda Insight, 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, 2013 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 401 | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 401 | Insight |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2550 mm |
