1970 Bristol 411 vs. 2000 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2000 Honda S-MX is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Bristol 411 (288 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2000 Honda S-MX. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Bristol 411 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2000 Honda S-MX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Bristol 411 | 2000 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 411 | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
