1982 Bristol 412 vs. 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 1982 Bristol 412 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bristol 412 weights approximately 142 kg more than 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Bristol 412 | 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | 412 | Bel Air |
Year Released | 1982 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2930 mm |