1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 33 kg more than 1977 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, 1976 Bristol 412 (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. (346 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 412 | 1977 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | 412 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1677 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2500 mm |