1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 213 kg more than 1995 Honda NSX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1976 Bristol 412 (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 412 | 1995 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 412 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2540 mm |
