1951 Bristol 450 vs. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 3,868 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 566 kg more than 1951 Bristol 450.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 450 | 1955 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | 450 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1951 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3868 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |