1966 Bristol 409 vs. 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1966 Bristol 409 (463 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 Nm). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. 1966 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1978 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Bristol 409 | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | 409 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 463 Nm | 380 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2500 mm |