1954 Bristol 405 vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 53 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda S2000 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1954 Bristol 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Bristol 405 | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 405 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |