1948 Bristol 450 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 57 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 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 450. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1948 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:
1948 Bristol 450 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 450 | 911 |
Year Released | 1948 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |