1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 1989 Porsche 944 is newer by 13 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, 1989 Porsche 944 (217 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 297 kg more than 1989 Porsche 944.
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) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 944. (330 Nm). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 944. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 944 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 | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 412 | 944 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 422 Nm | 330 Nm |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1413 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2390 mm |