1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1972 Porsche 914 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914. 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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Bristol 407 | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 407 | 914 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 61 L |