1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1963 Bristol 408 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1963 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Bristol 408 | 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 408 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 4637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |
