1951 Bristol 400 vs. 2006 Chevrolet SSR
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 92 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
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, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 400 | 2006 Chevrolet SSR | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 400 | SSR |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 91.4 mm |
| 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 | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 95 L |
