1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Porsche 911 is newer by 34 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 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (130 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 911 weights approximately 350 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, 1992 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 406 | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 406 | 911 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 3594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 76.4 mm |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 280 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 | 1120 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |