1958 Bristol 406 vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 49 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 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 730 kg more than 1958 Bristol 406. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Bristol 406. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element 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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 2007 Honda Element | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 406 | Element |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 60 L |
