1955 Bristol 403 vs. 1966 Porsche 911
To start off, 1966 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 911 (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 403. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 403 weights approximately 163 kg more than 1966 Porsche 911.
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, 1966 Porsche 911 (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bristol 403 | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 403 | 911 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2220 mm |