1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1977 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1977 Opel Rekord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1964 Bristol 408 | 1977 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Bristol | Opel |
Model | 408 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1964 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |