1976 Bristol 412 vs. 2003 Honda S2000
To start off, 2003 Honda S2000 is newer by 27 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, 2003 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 424 kg more than 2003 Honda S2000.
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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda S2000. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2003 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 412 | 2003 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 412 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
