1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 400 (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona. 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, 1949 Bristol 400 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 400 | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Bristol | Opel |
Model | 400 | Ascona |
Year Released | 1949 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |