1961 Bristol 407 vs. 1971 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 1961 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Bristol 407 | 1971 Chevrolet Vega | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | 407 | Vega |
Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 2287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 91.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 42 L |