1975 Bristol 411 vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Bristol 411 (288 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2011 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Bristol 411 weights approximately 251 kg more than 2011 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, 1975 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1975 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Bristol 411 | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 411 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1459 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2799 mm |
