1990 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1990 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 662 kg more than 1969 Opel Rekord.
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. 1990 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bristol Beaufighter | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Bristol | Opel |
| Model | Beaufighter | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
