1960 Bristol 406 vs. 2003 Porsche 911
To start off, 2003 Porsche 911 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 911 (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1960 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche 911 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1960 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, 2003 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Bristol 406 | 2003 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 406 | 911 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 82.8 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 | 1260 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 64 L |