1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, 1964 Bristol 408 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Bristol 408 (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1952 Porsche 356. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1952 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Bristol 408 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1952 Porsche 356. 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. 1964 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1952 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1952 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Bristol 408 | 1952 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 408 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 79 L |
