1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1981 Porsche 936
To start off, 1981 Porsche 936 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 936 (632 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1981 Porsche 936.
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 1981 Porsche 936 has manual transmission. 1981 Porsche 936 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 | 1981 Porsche 936 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 412 | 936 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2650 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 632 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 775 kg |