1946 Bristol 450 vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1946 Bristol 450. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1946 Bristol 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 924 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1946 Bristol 450. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Bristol 450 | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 450 | 924 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |
