1969 Bristol 410 vs. 1953 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1969 Bristol 410 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 410 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 410 should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 307 kg more than 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Bristol 410 | 1953 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | 410 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1969 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 3859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 60 L |