1973 Bristol 411 vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 40 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1973 Bristol 411. (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1973 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 133 kg more than 1973 Bristol 411. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Bristol 411. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour will offer significantly more control. 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Crosstour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 411 | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2797 mm |
