1952 Bristol 401 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1952 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1952 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bristol 401 weights approximately 43 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 1952 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 1952 Bristol 401. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, 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, 2005 Honda Civic (149 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Bristol 401. (145 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Bristol 401. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1952 Bristol 401 has manual transmission. 1952 Bristol 401 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Bristol 401 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 401 | Civic |
Year Released | 1952 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |