1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1987 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1987 Renault Super 5 is newer by 28 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, 1959 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 571 kg more than 1987 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Bristol 406 | 1987 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Bristol | Renault |
| Model | 406 | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
