1950 Bristol 450 vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 944. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1950 Bristol 450.
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 450 | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 450 | 944 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 66 L |