1977 Bristol 412 vs. 1956 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1977 Bristol 412 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1977 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1977 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bristol 412 weights approximately 463 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Bristol 412. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Bristol 412. 1977 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1956 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Bristol 412 | 1956 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | 412 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1977 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 98.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1227 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2600 mm |