1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1989 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1989 Honda Shuttle is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (289 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1989 Honda Shuttle. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1989 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 1989 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 411 | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 289 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
