1960 Bristol 406 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 49 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, 1960 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Bristol 406 weights approximately 93 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1960 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Bristol 406 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 406 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1167 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 50 L |
