1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Bristol 412. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life 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, 1978 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bristol 412 | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 412 | Life |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2370 mm |
