1974 Bristol 411 vs. 1998 Honda S-MX
To start off, 1998 Honda S-MX is newer by 24 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 159 more horse power than 1998 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Bristol 411 weights approximately 378 kg more than 1998 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, 1974 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Bristol 411 | 1998 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 411 | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| 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 | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1332 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 |
