1973 Bristol 411 vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 40 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 151 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 432 kg more than 2013 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, 1973 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 411 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 289 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |
