1967 Bristol 409 vs. 1986 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 162 kg more than 1986 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, 1967 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Chevrolet Corvette. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Chevrolet Corvette. 1967 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1986 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1986 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Bristol 409 | 1986 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | 409 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1967 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 68 L |