1967 Bristol 409 vs. 2006 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 525 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Bristol 409. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot 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, 1967 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bristol 409 | 2006 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 409 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 77 L |
