1951 Bristol 450 vs. 1986 Porsche 911
To start off, 1986 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 450. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 911 weights approximately 500 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 | 1986 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 450 | 911 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |