1958 Bristol 405 vs. 2005 Honda That
To start off, 2005 Honda That is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 405 weights approximately 422 kg more than 2005 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Bristol 405. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda That will offer significantly more control. 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, 1958 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda That. 2005 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1958 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1958 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 405 | 2005 Honda That | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 405 | That |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2370 mm |
