1993 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1971 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1993 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 990 kg more than 1971 Opel Kadett.
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. 1993 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1971 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Bristol Beaufighter | 1971 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Bristol | Opel |
Model | Beaufighter | Kadett |
Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1196 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 | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2430 mm |