1967 Bristol 409 vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1969 Opel GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
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, 1967 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT. 1967 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1969 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Bristol 409 | 1969 Opel GT | |
Make | Bristol | Opel |
Model | 409 | GT |
Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 53 L |