1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, 1954 Porsche 356 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Porsche 356 (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 404 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1954 Porsche 356.
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, 1953 Bristol 404 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Porsche 356. (133 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 404 | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 404 | 356 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 79 L |