1955 Bristol 405 vs. 1987 Porsche 944
To start off, 1987 Porsche 944 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 944 (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 944 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1955 Bristol 405. 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, 1987 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Bristol 405 | 1987 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 405 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
