1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1988 Porsche 928
To start off, 1988 Porsche 928 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1953 Bristol 403. 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, 1988 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 403 | 1988 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 403 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 76 L |
