1952 Bristol 401 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 56 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bristol 401 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Bristol 401. 2008 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. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Bristol 401 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 401 | Civic |
Year Released | 1952 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |