1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1977 Porsche 928
To start off, 1977 Porsche 928 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 928 (237 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1963 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1977 Porsche 928.
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, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 928. (363 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Bristol 408 | 1977 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 408 | 928 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 4473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |