1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1989 Porsche 911

To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 411 (335 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 911. (328 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911. 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Bristol 411. (576 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Bristol 411. 1969 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Bristol 411 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Bristol 411 1989 Porsche 911
Make Bristol Porsche
Model 411 911
Year Released 1969 1989
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 6286 cc 3385 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 335 HP 328 HP
Torque 576 Nm 854 Nm
Top Speed 230 km/hour 348 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 1335 kg
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2290 mm


 

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