1946 Bristol 450 vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 1981 Porsche 930 is newer by 35 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 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1946 Bristol 450. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1946 Bristol 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 930 weights approximately 570 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 | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 450 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
