1965 Bristol 408 vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2013 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 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 1965 Bristol 408. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Insight, 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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 408 | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 408 | Insight |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 40 L |
