1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 49 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 302 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 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 | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 400 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| 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 | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |
