1957 Bristol 405 vs. 1976 Chevrolet Pickup

To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 3,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup (200 HP) has 100 more horse power than 1957 Bristol 405. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup should accelerate faster than 1957 Bristol 405.

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, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup (407 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Bristol 405. (152 Nm). This means 1976 Chevrolet Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Bristol 405. 1976 Chevrolet Pickup has automatic transmission and 1957 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1957 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Pickup will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1957 Bristol 405 1976 Chevrolet Pickup
Make Bristol Chevrolet
Model 405 Pickup
Year Released 1957 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1971 cc 3276 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 100 HP 200 HP
Torque 152 Nm 407 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats