2001 Acura NSX vs. 1976 Bristol 603
To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 603 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2001 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, 1976 Bristol 603 (333 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura NSX. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 2001 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 2001 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 1976 Bristol 603 | |
| Make | Acura | Bristol |
| Model | NSX | 603 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2910 mm |
