Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4vsBristol Bullet 4.8 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche Boxster (981)

GTS 3.4

330 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedRoadster2015-2016
VS

Bristol Bullet

4.8 V8

374 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2017-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Bristol Bullet 4.8 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Most powerful
    374 hp
    279 kW
  • Highest torque
    502 Nm
    370 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,100 kg
    2,425 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    340 hp/t
    254 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4BristolBullet4.8 V8
Power
330hp246kW
374hp279kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
502Nm370lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,100kg2,425lb
Gross weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,250kg2,756lb
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
64.2s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
37.2s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
340hp/t254kW/t154hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
456Nm/t305lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
780km485mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
4,799cc293cu in
Length
4,404mm173in
4,200mm165in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,273mm50in
1,200mm47in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,553mm101in
Trunk volume
280L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
55L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4Bristol Bullet 4.8 V8PowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Bristol Bullet 4.8 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.46,700 rpm4,500-5,800 rpm6,950 rpm
BristolBullet4.8 V86,300 rpm3,400 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4BristolBullet4.8 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
12.6 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
195 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
330 hp
246 kW
BristolBullet4.8 V8
374 hp
279 kW

Bristol Bullet 4.8 V8 has 44 hp more than Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4 and Bristol Bullet 4.8 V8: 44 hp (33 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
BristolBullet4.8 V8
502 Nm
370 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
BristolBullet4.8 V8
1,100 kg
2,425 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
279 km/h
173 mph
BristolBullet4.8 V8
249 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.44.9 s
BristolBullet4.8 V83.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bristol Bullet 4.8 V8 and Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4: 1.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
BristolBullet4.8 V8
340 hp/t
254 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
330 hp
246 kW
4.9 s
279 km/h
173 mph
BristolBullet4.8 V8
374 hp
279 kW
3.8 s
249 km/h
155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,404 mm
173.4 in
Height
1,273 mm
50.1 in
BristolBullet4.8 V8
Power
374 hp
279 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,200 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4BristolBullet4.8 V8
Power
330 hp
246 kW
374 hp
279 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
502 Nm
370 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
3.8 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,404 mm
173.4 in
Height
1,273 mm
50.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,200 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
Range score
780 km
485 mi
-
CO2 score
190 g/km
-
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
340 hp/t
254 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bristol Bullet 4.8 V8

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 132 Nm more
  • Is 275 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 100 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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