1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 49 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 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1949 Bristol 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Bristol 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 400 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 400 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 63 L |
