1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 45 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), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 405 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 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 | 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | 400 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1948 | 1993 |
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 | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 512 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |