1965 Bristol 408 vs. 2000 Honda NSX
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2000 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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2000 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 408 | 2000 Honda NSX | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 408 | NSX |
Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 3177 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 60 L |