2004 Acura NSX vs. 1965 Bristol 408
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2004 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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 1965 Bristol 408 | |
| Make | Acura | Bristol |
| Model | NSX | 408 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 81 L |
