1965 Bristol 408 vs. 2010 Opel Antara
To start off, 2010 Opel Antara is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 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 67 more horse power than 2010 Opel Antara. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Antara weights approximately 270 kg more than 1965 Bristol 408.
Because 2010 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Bristol 408. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Opel Antara will offer significantly more control. 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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Antara. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 408 | 2010 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Bristol | Opel |
| Model | 408 | Antara |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 65 L |
