1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1979 Porsche 928
To start off, 1979 Porsche 928 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 928 (295 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1956 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 928 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1956 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, 1979 Porsche 928 (380 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Bristol 405 | 1979 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 405 | 928 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 86 L |