1966 Bristol 409 vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1966 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1966 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1985 Porsche 928.
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, 1966 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 928. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Bristol 409 | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 409 | 928 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 4662 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |