1967 Bristol 409 vs. 2003 Chevrolet SSR
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 36 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 5,316 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet SSR (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 554 kg more than 1967 Bristol 409. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet SSR. (449 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet SSR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bristol 409 | 2003 Chevrolet SSR | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 409 | SSR |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 449 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2154 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2950 mm |
