1954 Bristol 403 vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 57 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, 2011 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 403. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 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, 2011 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 403. (146 Nm). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 403. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1954 Bristol 403 has manual transmission. 1954 Bristol 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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