1955 Bristol 405 vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1975 Opel Kadett is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Opel Kadett. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 405 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1975 Opel Kadett. 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, 1955 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Kadett. (148 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1955 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bristol 405 | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Bristol | Opel |
Model | 405 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 43 L |