1965 Bristol 408 vs. 1957 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1965 Bristol 408 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1957 Opel Kapitan. (74 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Kapitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1957 Opel Kapitan. 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. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1957 Opel Kapitan has manual transmission. 1957 Opel Kapitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 408 | 1957 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Bristol | Opel |
Model | 408 | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1965 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |