1980 Bristol 412 vs. 1959 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1980 Bristol 412 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1980 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1959 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1959 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Bristol 412 | 1959 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Bristol | Opel |
Model | 412 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5896 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |