1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1967 Opel Kadett is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Bristol 400 (79 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 400 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1967 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Opel Kadett (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 400 | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Bristol | Opel |
| Model | 400 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
