1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1972 Porsche 917
To start off, 1972 Porsche 917 is newer by 13 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 4,994 cc, 1972 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 429 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1959 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 468 kg more than 1972 Porsche 917.
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, 1972 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Bristol 406. (174 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Bristol 406 | 1972 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 406 | 917 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 798 kg |
