1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 40 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, 2005 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2005 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 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2005 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 409 | 2005 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 409 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |
