1966 Bristol 409 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 40 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (326 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1966 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1966 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1966 Bristol 409. 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, 1966 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911. 1966 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 2006 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2006 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 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 409 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 67 L |
