1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1980 Porsche 936
To start off, 1980 Porsche 936 is newer by 30 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 2,141 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 936 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 501 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1980 Porsche 936.
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:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1980 Porsche 936 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 401 | 936 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 700 kg |