1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 359 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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 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 | 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 400 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1529 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |
