1957 Bristol 405 vs. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1957 Bristol 405 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,344 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1957 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1957 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bristol 405 weights approximately 13 kg more than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (353 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1955 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Bristol 405 | 1955 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 405 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1227 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
