1976 Bristol 603 vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 603 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (277 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603.
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, 2001 Porsche 911 (385 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 603. (333 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 603. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 2001 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2001 Porsche 911 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 | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 603 | 911 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 385 Nm |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2360 mm |