1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 404 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
Because 1953 Bristol 404 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 404. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1953 Bristol 404 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 404 | 1996 Honda Civic | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 404 | Civic |
Year Released | 1953 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |