1967 Bristol 409 vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 1988 Honda NSX is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 384 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, 1967 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX. 1967 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1988 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bristol 409 | 1988 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 409 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1216 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
