1948 Bristol 400 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 63 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 697 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, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 400 | 2011 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 400 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 426 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |
