1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1977 Porsche 912
To start off, 1977 Porsche 912 is newer by 28 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. Both 1949 Bristol 400 and 1977 Porsche 912 are equipped with a 1,971 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 912 (87 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1977 Porsche 912.
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, 1977 Porsche 912 (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 400 | 1977 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 400 | 912 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2220 mm |