1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 299 kg more than 1950 Bristol 401.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 401 | 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 401 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2690 mm |
