1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Bristol 405 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bristol 405 weights approximately 382 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 1956 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1956 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Bristol 405 | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Bristol | Vauxhall |
Model | 405 | Chevette |
Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 858 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |