1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 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, 1987 Porsche 911 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 538 kg more than 1987 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, 1976 Bristol 412 (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 911. (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 911. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1987 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1987 Porsche 911 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 | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 412 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| 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 | 1172 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2270 mm |
