1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord is newer by 23 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 400 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1971 Opel Rekord. 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, 1948 Bristol 400 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1948 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 400 | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Bristol | Opel |
Model | 400 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1948 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |