1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 603. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 603 | 1959 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 603 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |
