1974 Bristol 411 vs. 1988 Honda Accord
To start off, 1988 Honda Accord is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Bristol 411 (288 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1988 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Bristol 411 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1988 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Accord. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Bristol 411 | 1988 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 411 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 1955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
