1957 Bristol 405 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (227 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1957 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bristol 405 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (280 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Bristol 405 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 405 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |
