1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1973 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1973 Opel Rekord is newer by 23 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, 1950 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1973 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, 1950 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1950 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1973 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Bristol | Opel |
Model | 401 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1950 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |