1954 Bristol 405 vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 27 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 21 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 405 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord. 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, 1981 Honda Accord, 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Bristol 405 | 1981 Honda Accord | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 405 | Accord |
Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |