1958 Bristol 406 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 109 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 1958 Bristol 406 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 406. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1958 Bristol 406 (174 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 406 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1151 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 50 L |
