1969 Bristol 411 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 411 (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 500 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Bristol 411 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 1969 Bristol 411. 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, 1969 Bristol 411 (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 411 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 411 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 50 L |
