1963 Bristol 408 vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 38 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 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 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 172 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Bristol 408. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Bristol 408. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 2001 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | 408 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 5664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1413 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |