1972 Bristol 411 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 38 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 148 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Bristol 411 weights approximately 491 kg more than 2010 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 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Bristol 411 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 411 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1219 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2700 mm |
