1966 Bristol 409 vs. 2002 Honda City
To start off, 2002 Honda City is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 658 kg more than 2002 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Bristol 409 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 1966 Bristol 409. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda City, 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, 1966 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City. 1966 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda City has manual transmission. 2002 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Bristol 409 | 2002 Honda City | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 409 | City |
Year Released | 1966 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |