1992 Acura NSX vs. 1966 Bristol 409
To start off, 1992 Acura NSX is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Acura NSX (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1966 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1966 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1992 Acura 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, 1966 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Acura NSX. 1966 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1992 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1992 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Acura NSX | 1966 Bristol 409 | |
| Make | Acura | Bristol |
| Model | NSX | 409 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2910 mm |
