1967 Bristol 409 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 46 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 150 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
Because 1967 Bristol 409 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Bristol 409. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bristol 409 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 409 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1299 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |
