1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1995 Honda Today
To start off, 1995 Honda Today is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 603 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Bristol 603. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1995 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 603 | 1995 Honda Today | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 603 | Today |
Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |