1961 Bristol 407 vs. 1987 Honda Civic
To start off, 1987 Honda Civic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1987 Honda Civic. (130 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Bristol 407 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 407. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1961 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic. 1961 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1987 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1987 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 407 | 1987 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 407 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2210 mm |
