1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bristol 400 (79 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1971 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, 1951 Bristol 400 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1951 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 400 | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Bristol | Opel |
| Model | 400 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |
