1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 23 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 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 35 kg more than 1986 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 928. (430 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 928. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1986 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1986 Porsche 928 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 | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 408 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
