1960 Bristol 406 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 52 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, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1960 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 74 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1960 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Bristol 406 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 406 | Civic |
Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1186 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 50 L |