1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2001 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2001 Honda S-MX is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2001 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2001 Honda S-MX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Bristol 409. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda S-MX will offer significantly more control. 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 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 409 | 2001 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 409 | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
