1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1986 Porsche 911
To start off, 1986 Porsche 911 is newer by 22 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, 1986 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1964 Bristol 408. (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Bristol 408 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1986 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, 1964 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 911. 1964 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1986 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1986 Porsche 911 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 | 1986 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 408 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 74.4 mm |
| 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 | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 80 L |
