1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 1970 Opel Manta is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Manta (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1970 Opel Manta.
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, 1970 Opel Manta (146 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1970 Opel Manta | |
Make | Bristol | Opel |
Model | 401 | Manta |
Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |