2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bristol Fighter (518 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 459 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 449 kg more than 1971 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 609 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bristol Fighter | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Bristol | Opel |
| Model | Fighter | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
