1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1990 Opel Omega. 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, 1959 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Bristol 406 | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Bristol | Opel |
| Model | 406 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2740 mm |
