1948 Bristol 400 vs. 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 54 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 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1090 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, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 400 | 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 400 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4807 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |
