1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 34 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 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life 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, 1999 Honda Life 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 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 409 | 1999 Honda Life | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 409 | Life |
Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
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 | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2370 mm |