1953 Bristol 404 vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 60 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, 2013 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Civic weights approximately 252 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 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, 2013 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 404. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 404. 2013 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1953 Bristol 404 has manual transmission. 1953 Bristol 404 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 404 | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 404 | Civic |
Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.7 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1292 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |