1954 Bristol 405 vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 1970 Honda N III is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 405 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1970 Honda N III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 Bristol 405 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 405. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda N III, 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 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1954 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Bristol 405 | 1970 Honda N III | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 405 | N III |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 115 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2010 mm |
