1954 Bristol 403 vs. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 403 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 165 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 251 kg more than 1954 Bristol 403. 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 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Bristol 403 | 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | 403 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1954 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2500 mm |