1957 Bristol 405 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 50 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, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1957 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1957 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 40 kg more than 1957 Bristol 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Bristol 405. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1957 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1957 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Bristol 405 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 405 | Civic |
Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |