1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1967 Renault 10
To start off, 1967 Renault 10 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Bristol 403 (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1967 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 403 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1967 Renault 10. 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, 1953 Bristol 403 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 403 | 1967 Renault 10 | |
Make | Bristol | Renault |
Model | 403 | 10 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1107 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 42 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 38 L |