1950 Bristol 401 vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 58 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 151 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Because 1950 Bristol 401 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Bristol 401. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1950 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 401 | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Bristol | Opel |
| Model | 401 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1598 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2500 mm |
