1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1960 Porsche 356
To start off, 1960 Porsche 356 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Porsche 356 (115 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1960 Porsche 356.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 1960 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 406 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 52 L |
