1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1970 Porsche 912
To start off, 1970 Porsche 912 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 296 kg more than 1970 Porsche 912. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1970 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 406 | 912 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 61 L |