1963 Bristol 408 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 397 kg more than 2000 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, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. (454 Nm). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 2000 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Bristol 408 | 2000 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | 408 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 5670 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 463 Nm | 454 Nm |
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 | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2570 mm |