1961 Bristol 407 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 36 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 61 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Bristol 407. (463 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Bristol 407. 1961 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1997 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 407 | 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 407 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2690 mm |
