1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2006 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 41 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 59 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (156 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 390 kg more than 1965 Bristol 409.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V 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, 2006 Honda CR-V 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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 409 | 2006 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 409 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 99 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 58 L |
