1957 Bristol 405 vs. 1979 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1979 Opel Ascona is newer by 22 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 2,408 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Ascona (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1957 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1957 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bristol 405 weights approximately 158 kg more than 1979 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Opel Ascona (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Bristol 405 | 1979 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Bristol | Opel |
| Model | 405 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| 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 | 1082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |
