1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 37 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 11 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 403 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 403 | 911 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |