1966 Bristol 409 vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 27 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (375 HP) has 160 more horse power than 1966 Bristol 409. (215 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1966 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 304 kg more than 1993 Porsche 911.
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, 1993 Porsche 911 (490 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Bristol 409. (463 Nm). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Bristol 409. 1966 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Bristol 409 | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 409 | 911 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 375 HP |
Torque | 463 Nm | 490 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 74.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2280 mm |