1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1979 Porsche 924
To start off, 1979 Porsche 924 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 924 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 46 kg more than 1979 Porsche 924.
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, 1979 Porsche 924 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1979 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 401 | 924 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |