1961 Bristol 407 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 47 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2008 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 407 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 407 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1797 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 50 L |
