1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1965 Bristol 409 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1963 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 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Bristol 409. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Bristol 409.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 409 | 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 409 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 5353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 76 L |
