1972 Bristol 411 vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Bristol 411 (288 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Bristol 411 weights approximately 640 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Bristol 411 | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 411 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |
