1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1970 Opel Commodore is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 406 (130 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Commodore weights approximately 50 kg more than 1958 Bristol 406.
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, 1958 Bristol 406 (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Bristol | Opel |
| Model | 406 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
