1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1966 Porsche 906
To start off, 1976 Bristol 412 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 906. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 906 would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 1093 kg more than 1966 Porsche 906.
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. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1966 Porsche 906 has manual transmission. 1966 Porsche 906 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 412 | 1966 Porsche 906 | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 412 | 906 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 617 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
