1992 Acura NSX vs. 1973 Bristol 411
To start off, 1992 Acura NSX is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Acura NSX (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1973 Bristol 411. (264 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1973 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 342 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, 1973 Bristol 411 (455 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Acura NSX. 1973 Bristol 411 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. 1973 Bristol 411 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Acura NSX | 1973 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | Acura | Bristol |
| Model | NSX | 411 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1712 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2900 mm |
