1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1968 Renault 8
To start off, 1968 Renault 8 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Renault 8. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1968 Renault 8. 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, 1951 Bristol 401 (145 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault 8. (77 Nm). This means 1951 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 1968 Renault 8 | |
Make | Bristol | Renault |
Model | 401 | 8 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 77 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |