1951 Bristol 401 vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (157 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 208 kg more than 1951 Bristol 401. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 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 1951 Bristol 401. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord, 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, 2002 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1951 Bristol 401 has manual transmission. 1951 Bristol 401 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 2002 Honda Accord | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 401 | Accord |
Year Released | 1951 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2352 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 99 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1433 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2690 mm |