1957 Bristol 405 vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1969 Opel Olympia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bristol 405 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1969 Opel Olympia. 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, 1957 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1957 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Bristol 405 | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Bristol | Opel |
Model | 405 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |