1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1976 Opel Ascona
To start off, both 1976 Bristol 603 and 1976 Opel Ascona were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 835 kg more than 1976 Opel Ascona.
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. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 1976 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1976 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 603 | 1976 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Bristol | Opel |
| Model | 603 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
