1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 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.
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) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 Nm). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1981 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1981 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 412 | 1981 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | 412 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 422 Nm | 380 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2500 mm |