1949 Bristol 402 vs. 1984 Renault R5
To start off, 1984 Renault R5 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 402. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 402 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 402 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 402 (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1984 Renault R5. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 402 should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault R5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 402 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1984 Renault R5. 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, 1949 Bristol 402 (145 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault R5. (76 Nm). This means 1949 Bristol 402 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault R5.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 402 | 1984 Renault R5 | |
Make | Bristol | Renault |
Model | 402 | R5 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1527 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 76 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 720 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |