1953 Bristol 403 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403.
Because 1953 Bristol 403 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 1953 Bristol 403. 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, 2012 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1953 Bristol 403 has manual transmission. 1953 Bristol 403 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:
| 1953 Bristol 403 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 403 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
