1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1984 Renault 5 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1984 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Renault 5 (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 400 | 1984 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Bristol | Renault |
| Model | 400 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 51 L |
