1979 Bristol 412 vs. 1996 Honda NSX
To start off, 1996 Honda NSX is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1979 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1979 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1996 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, 1979 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda NSX. 1979 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1996 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bristol 412 | 1996 Honda NSX | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 412 | NSX |
Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2540 mm |