1954 Bristol 403 vs. 1989 Honda Civic
To start off, 1989 Honda Civic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Civic (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 403.
Because 1954 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 1954 Bristol 403. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1954 Bristol 403 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Bristol 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Bristol 403 | 1989 Honda Civic | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 403 | Civic |
Year Released | 1954 | 1989 |
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 | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |