1967 Bristol 409 vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 244 kg more than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
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, 1967 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bristol 409 | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 409 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 64 L |
