1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 1988 Honda NSX is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1956 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bristol 405 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
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, 1988 Honda NSX (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Bristol 405 | 1988 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 405 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1216 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
