1952 Bristol 401 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 60 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, 2012 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1952 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1952 Bristol 401.
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, 2012 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, 1952 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1952 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 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. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Bristol 401 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 401 | Civic |
Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |