1961 Bristol 406 vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 39 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, 2000 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1961 Bristol 406. (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 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 100 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Bristol 406. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 1961 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1961 Bristol 406 has manual transmission. 1961 Bristol 406 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Bristol 406 | 2000 Honda Civic | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 406 | Civic |
Year Released | 1961 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 45 L |