1967 Bristol 409 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 45 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2012 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, 1967 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911. 1967 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Bristol 409 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 409 | 911 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 67 L |