1973 Bristol 411 vs. 2010 Honda Fit
To start off, 2010 Honda Fit is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (289 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2010 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 558 kg more than 2010 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 2010 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 411 | Fit |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 289 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2499 mm |
