1949 Bristol 400 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Tracker
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 56 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Tracker (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Tracker should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Tracker (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Tracker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 400 | 2005 Chevrolet Tracker | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 400 | Tracker |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2210 mm |
