1963 Bristol 408 vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 46 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, 2009 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1963 Bristol 408.
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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Bristol 408 | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 408 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
