1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1978 Bristol 412 and 1978 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 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, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Bristol 412. (366 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Bristol 412. 1978 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1978 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bristol 412 | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | 412 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 380 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2500 mm |