1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1981 Porsche 944
To start off, 1981 Porsche 944 is newer by 28 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 944 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404. 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, 1981 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 404. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 404.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 404 | 1981 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 404 | 944 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |