1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Bristol 409. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today 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, 1965 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 409 | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 409 | Today |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1400 mm |
