1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1951 Renault Colorale
To start off, 1965 Bristol 409 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Renault Colorale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Renault Colorale would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 409 (215 HP) has 170 more horse power than 1951 Renault Colorale. (45 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Colorale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Renault Colorale weights approximately 10 kg more than 1965 Bristol 409.
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. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1951 Renault Colorale has manual transmission. 1951 Renault Colorale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 409 | 1951 Renault Colorale | |
Make | Bristol | Renault |
Model | 409 | Colorale |
Year Released | 1965 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 45 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |