1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 603 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 616 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 603. (333 Nm). This means 1992 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 | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | 603 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 333 Nm | 949 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 351 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |