1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1953 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1965 Bristol 409 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1953 Opel Rekord. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1953 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 664 kg more than 1953 Opel Rekord. 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 409 has automatic transmission and 1953 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1953 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 409 | 1953 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Bristol | Opel |
Model | 409 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1965 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2490 mm |