1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1997 Renault Spider
To start off, 1997 Renault Spider is newer by 44 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Renault Spider (140 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1997 Renault Spider.
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, 1997 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 403 | 1997 Renault Spider | |
Make | Bristol | Renault |
Model | 403 | Spider |
Year Released | 1953 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |