1965 Bristol 408 vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, 1995 Porsche 993 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 993 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 408 | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 408 | 993 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2280 mm |