1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1985 Porsche 930
To start off, 1985 Porsche 930 is newer by 27 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (130 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 930 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1958 Bristol 406. 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, 1985 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 1985 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 406 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
