1963 Bristol 408 vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 313 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Bristol 408 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 1963 Bristol 408. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Bristol 408 | 2001 Honda Civic | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 408 | Civic |
Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |