1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1976 Porsche 936
To start off, both 1976 Bristol 603 and 1976 Porsche 936 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 428 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1976 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 603 has automatic transmission and 1976 Porsche 936 has manual transmission. 1976 Porsche 936 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 603 | 1976 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 603 | 936 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 700 kg |
