1963 Bristol 408 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 42 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1963 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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, 2005 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Bristol 408. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Bristol 408.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Bristol 408 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 408 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1380 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
