1952 Bristol 401 vs. 1978 Renault 4
To start off, 1978 Renault 4 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1978 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bristol 401 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1978 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 Bristol 401 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Bristol 401. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Renault 4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1952 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 4. (58 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Bristol 401 | 1978 Renault 4 | |
Make | Bristol | Renault |
Model | 401 | 4 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |