1951 Bristol 450 vs. 1979 Porsche 928
To start off, 1979 Porsche 928 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 928 (295 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 450. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 928 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1951 Bristol 450. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 450 | 1979 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 450 | 928 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 86 L |