1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1971 Honda 1300
To start off, 1971 Honda 1300 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 371 kg more than 1971 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 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 1959 Bristol 406. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda 1300, 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, 1959 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1971 Honda 1300 | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 406 | 1300 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1296 cc |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 35 L |