1966 Bristol 409 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 42 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 475 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2008 Honda Civic, 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 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Bristol 409 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 409 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1493 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 50 L |
