2000 Acura NSX vs. 1950 Bristol 401
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 235 kg more than 1950 Bristol 401. 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, 2000 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1950 Bristol 401 | |
| Make | Acura | Bristol |
| Model | NSX | 401 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2900 mm |
