1960 Bristol 406 vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1960 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1960 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Bristol 406 weights approximately 222 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 1960 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 1960 Bristol 406. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1960 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM). This means 1960 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Bristol 406 | 1990 Honda Civic | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 406 | Civic |
Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1038 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 60 L |