1948 Bristol 401 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (409 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1948 Bristol 401. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Porsche 911 (405 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 401 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 401 | 911 |
Year Released | 1948 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 409 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 405 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.7:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 67 L |