Big block engines have more metal and more or larger cylinders. They tend to produce more power and torque because of their weight. Small blocks are just that — small or smaller than big blocks. While ...
From 1917 to 1919, some 3,000 cars were equipped with the little-known Chevy Series D V-8. The 288-cubic-inch (4.7-liter) V-8 had a 4.75:1 compression ratio and produced 55 horsepower at 2,700 rpm.
Cooper chose the 508-horsepower ZZ502/502 with 580 pound-feet of torque for his project, but other 502 big block Chevy options exist. The Chevrolet 502 HO big block, for example, has 461 ...