1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1956 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 57 kg more than 1949 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, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 400 | 1956 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | 400 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1949 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 98.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.2 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 | 1227 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 62 L |