1977 Bristol 412 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bristol 412 weights approximately 424 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 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 1977 Bristol 412. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1977 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1977 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Bristol 412 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 412 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |
