1961 Bristol 406 vs. 1958 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1961 Bristol 406 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 406 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1958 Opel Rekord.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Bristol 406 | 1958 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Bristol | Opel |
Model | 406 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |