1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 436 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404. 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 404. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 404 | 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 404 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
