1953 Bristol 404 vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 47 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, 1953 Bristol 404 (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 404 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 85 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404.
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, 2000 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 404 | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 404 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |
