1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (520 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412.
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, 1997 Porsche 911 (685 Nm) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 412. (422 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 412. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1997 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1997 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 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 412 | 911 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 520 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 685 Nm |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 349 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 Length | 4950 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2270 mm |