1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1993 Chevrolet S-10

To start off, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Bristol 407 (215 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet S-10. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet S-10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet S-10. 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 Bristol 407 (463 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet S-10. (319 Nm). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet S-10. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1993 Chevrolet S-10 has manual transmission. 1993 Chevrolet S-10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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