1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1969 Porsche 910
To start off, 1969 Porsche 910 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 2,195 cc, 1969 Porsche 910 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Porsche 910 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1949 Bristol 400.
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:
1949 Bristol 400 | 1969 Porsche 910 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 400 | 910 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2195 cc |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |