1982 Bristol Brigand vs. 1964 Honda S500
To start off, 1982 Bristol Brigand is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Honda S500 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Bristol Brigand is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bristol Brigand weights approximately 1078 kg more than 1964 Honda S500.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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. 1982 Bristol Brigand has automatic transmission and 1964 Honda S500 has manual transmission. 1964 Honda S500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Bristol Brigand will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Bristol Brigand | 1964 Honda S500 | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | Brigand | S500 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 40 L |
