1950 Bristol 401 vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 61 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 125 kg more than 1950 Bristol 401. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 401 | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 401 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2416 mm |
