1983 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bristol Beaufighter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bristol Beaufighter would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 274 kg more than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana.
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. 1983 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche Pan Americana has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bristol Beaufighter | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | Beaufighter | Pan Americana |
Year Released | 1983 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5896 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 247 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2280 mm |