1960 Bristol 406 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 50 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, 2010 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1960 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 11 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1960 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Bristol 406 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 406 | Civic |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
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 | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |