1976 Bristol 412 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (450 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 340 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 412. (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 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 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 412 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6750 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 | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2355 mm |
