1961 Bristol 407 vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 34 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 65 more horse power than 1995 Renault Spider. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1995 Renault Spider. 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) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Spider. (186 Nm). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Spider. 1961 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1995 Renault Spider has manual transmission. 1995 Renault Spider 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 | 1995 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Bristol | Renault |
| Model | 407 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 115 L |
