1978 Bristol 412 vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 35 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 74 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 440 kg more than 2013 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Bristol 412. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Insight, 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, 1978 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bristol 412 | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 412 | Insight |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2550 mm |
