1973 Bristol 411 vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 34 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 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda S2000.
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, 1973 Bristol 411 (455 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000. 1973 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2007 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Bristol 411 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 411 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.3 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.7 mm | 90.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
