1956 AC Aceca-Bristol vs. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 623 kg more than 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol.

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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 972 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol. (167 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol.

Compare all specifications:

1956 AC Aceca-Bristol 1991 Chevrolet Corvette
Make AC Chevrolet
Model Aceca-Bristol Corvette
Year Released 1956 1991
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 125 HP 0 HP
Torque 167 Nm 1139 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 965 kg 1588 kg
Wheelbase Size 2290 mm 2450 mm


 

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