1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1975 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 26 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chevrolet Camaro (144 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 415 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, 1975 Chevrolet Camaro (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 400 | 1975 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 400 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
