1955 Bristol 405 vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 405 weights approximately 394 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
Because 1955 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 1955 Bristol 405. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, both vehicles can yield 152 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2002 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1955 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1955 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bristol 405 | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 405 | Civic |
Year Released | 1955 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 152 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 846 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |