1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 1987 Porsche 924 is newer by 36 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 924 (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Porsche 924 (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 401 | 924 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |