1974 Bristol 411 vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 38 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 190 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Bristol 411 weights approximately 458 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. 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 421 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1974 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Bristol 411 | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 411 | Insight |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2550 mm |
