1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, 1984 Renault 25 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 25 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1959 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 106 kg more than 1984 Renault 25.
Because 1959 Bristol 406 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 1959 Bristol 406. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Renault 25, 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, 1959 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 25. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1984 Renault 25 | |
Make | Bristol | Renault |
Model | 406 | 25 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 38 L |