1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 230 kg more than 1948 Bristol 400. 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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 400 | 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 400 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |
