1976 Bristol 412 vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 412 (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 416 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1976 Bristol 412 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 1976 Bristol 412. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1976 Bristol 412 (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (172 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.

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