1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 33 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 550 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (439 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 404. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 404.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 404 | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 404 | 928 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 439 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |