1955 Bristol 403 vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Bristol 403 (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Bristol 403 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 403 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1955 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 1955 Bristol 403. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life, 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, 1955 Bristol 403 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Bristol 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1955 Bristol 403 has manual transmission. 1955 Bristol 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bristol 403 | 2002 Honda Life | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 403 | Life |
Year Released | 1955 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2370 mm |