1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1970 Opel Commodore is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1970 Opel Commodore. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1970 Opel Commodore. 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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (196 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Bristol 407 | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Bristol | Opel |
Model | 407 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |