1995 Acura NSX vs. 1958 Bristol 406
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (130 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 377 kg more than 1958 Bristol 406. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Acura NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1958 Bristol 406 | |
| Make | Acura | Bristol |
| Model | NSX | 406 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 2216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2900 mm |
