1962 Bristol 407 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Tracker
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 38 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Tracker. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Tracker.
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 @ 2800 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Tracker. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 2000 Chevrolet Tracker has manual transmission. 2000 Chevrolet Tracker 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Bristol 407 | 2000 Chevrolet Tracker | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 407 | Tracker |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2210 mm |
