1948 Bristol 450 vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1959 Porsche 356 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 450 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1948 Bristol 450 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 450 | 356 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 52 L |