2000 Acura NSX vs. 1961 Bristol 406
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Bristol 406 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 184 more horse power than 1961 Bristol 406. (92 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1961 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 200 kg more than 1961 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, 2000 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1961 Bristol 406 | |
| Make | Acura | Bristol |
| Model | NSX | 406 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 2216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 68.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 81 L |
