1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1959 Bristol 406 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 84 kg more than 1959 Bristol 406. 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | 406 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 4638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2600 mm |