1948 Bristol 450 vs. 1960 Porsche 356
To start off, 1960 Porsche 356 is newer by 12 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. In terms of performance, 1948 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1960 Porsche 356. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1960 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Porsche 356 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1948 Bristol 450.
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 | 1960 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 450 | 356 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1960 |
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 | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 52 L |