1965 Bristol 408 vs. 2000 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 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. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche 911 (328 HP) has 113 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 408. (215 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche 911. (351 Nm). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche 911. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 2000 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2000 Porsche 911 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 | 2000 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 408 | 911 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 3387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 328 HP |
Torque | 464 Nm | 351 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2370 mm |