1959 Bristol 406 vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (481 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Bristol 406.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Bristol 406. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (624 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Bristol 406 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 406 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 481 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 67 L |
