1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1957 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1957 Opel Rekord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 404 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1957 Opel Rekord.
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:
1953 Bristol 404 | 1957 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Bristol | Opel |
Model | 404 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1953 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |