1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1985 Porsche 924
To start off, 1985 Porsche 924 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 924. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 383 kg more than 1985 Porsche 924. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 924. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 924. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1985 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1985 Porsche 924 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 409 | 1985 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 409 | 924 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |