1958 Bristol 405 vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 51 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 405 weights approximately 49 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 1958 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 1958 Bristol 405. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord, 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, 2009 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 405 | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 405 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1193 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
