1963 Bristol 408 vs. 2003 Honda NSX
To start off, 2003 Honda NSX is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1963 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2003 Honda 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, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Bristol 408 | 2003 Honda NSX | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | 408 | NSX |
Year Released | 1963 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |