1949 Bristol 402 vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1970 Opel Rekord is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 402. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 402 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 402 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 402 (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 402 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 402 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1970 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, 1949 Bristol 402 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 402 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 402 | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Bristol | Opel |
Model | 402 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |