1961 Bristol 407 vs. 1979 Renault 5
To start off, 1979 Renault 5 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Renault 5. (159 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1979 Renault 5. 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, 1961 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 5. 1961 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1979 Renault 5 has manual transmission. 1979 Renault 5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 407 | 1979 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Bristol | Renault |
| Model | 407 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 56 L |
