1966 Bristol 409 vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1967 Opel Kadett is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Bristol 409 (215 HP) has 140 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1967 Opel Kadett. 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, 1966 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett. 1966 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1967 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1967 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Bristol 409 | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Bristol | Opel |
Model | 409 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 463 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |