1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 1981 Porsche 928 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1964 Bristol 408. (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1964 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Bristol 408 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1981 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, 1964 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 928. (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 928. 1964 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1981 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1981 Porsche 928 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 | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 408 | 928 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 4472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 85 L |