1952 Bristol 401 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (214 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1952 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1952 Bristol 401.
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, 1988 Porsche 944 (351 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Bristol 401 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 401 | 944 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 214 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2390 mm |