1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1982 Porsche 911
To start off, 1982 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 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, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 911. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1982 Porsche 911. 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, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 911. (258 Nm). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 911. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1982 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1982 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Bristol 408 | 1982 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 408 | 911 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 463 Nm | 258 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |