1952 Bristol 401 vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 1967 Opel Record is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 2,511 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Record (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1952 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Record should accelerate faster than 1952 Bristol 401.
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, 1967 Opel Record (152 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Bristol 401. (145 Nm). This means 1967 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Bristol 401 | 1967 Opel Record | |
| Make | Bristol | Opel |
| Model | 401 | Record |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2511 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
