1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 603 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Spider (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1995 Renault Spider.
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, 1976 Bristol 603 (333 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Spider. (186 Nm). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Spider. 1976 Bristol 603 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. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 603 | 1995 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Bristol | Renault |
| Model | 603 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 115 L |
