1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1991 Honda NSX
To start off, 1991 Honda NSX is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda NSX (281 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda NSX weights approximately 200 kg more than 1948 Bristol 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 400 | 1991 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 400 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
