1977 Bristol 412 vs. 1987 Porsche 944
To start off, 1987 Porsche 944 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 944. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bristol 412 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1987 Porsche 944. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1977 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Bristol 412 | 1987 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 412 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
