1985 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1985 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 630 kg more than 1974 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. 1985 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1974 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1974 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Bristol Beaufighter | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | Beaufighter | 911 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 165 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2270 mm |