1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 24 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 400 | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Bristol | Opel |
Model | 400 | Ascona |
Year Released | 1951 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |