1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 30 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 968. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 968 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 968 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 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 409 | 968 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 74 L |