1965 Bristol 408 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 47 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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
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 @ 2800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Cayman 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 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 408 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 64 L |
