1950 Bristol 401 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 63 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (420 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 526 kg more than 1950 Bristol 401. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 401 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2852 mm |
