1960 Bristol 406 vs. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1960 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 55 kg more than 1960 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Bristol 406 | 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 406 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| 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 | 1260 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2600 mm |
