1962 Bristol 407 vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1962 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1962 Bristol 407.
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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2007 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Bristol 407 | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 407 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 50 L |
