1959 Bristol 406 vs. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 43 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 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 513 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 79 kg more than 1959 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, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Bristol 406 | 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 406 | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 64 L |
