1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1985 Porsche 930
To start off, 1985 Porsche 930 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 930 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1951 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, 1985 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 1985 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 401 | 930 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |