1956 Bristol 405 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 44 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1956 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 230 kg more than 1956 Bristol 405. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Bristol 405 | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 405 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2690 mm |
