1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 28 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 102 more horse power than 1962 Bristol 407. (215 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1962 Bristol 407.
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) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 928. (430 Nm). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Bristol 407 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 407 | 928 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 463 Nm | 430 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2500 mm |