1957 Bristol 405 vs. 1990 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1990 Honda Concerto is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Concerto (111 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1957 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1957 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bristol 405 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1990 Honda Concerto.
Because 1957 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 1957 Bristol 405. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto, 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, 1957 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Bristol 405 | 1990 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 405 | Concerto |
Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2560 mm |