1949 Bristol 401 vs. 1974 Porsche 914
To start off, 1974 Porsche 914 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 401 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1974 Porsche 914.
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, 1949 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 401 | 1974 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 401 | 914 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |