1961 Bristol 406 vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1961 Bristol 406. (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1961 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 406 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
Because 1961 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 1961 Bristol 406. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, both vehicles can yield 174 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Bristol 406 | 1996 Honda Civic | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 406 | Civic |
Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |