1977 Bristol 412 vs. 1964 Renault 8
To start off, 1977 Bristol 412 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Renault 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Renault 8 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1964 Renault 8. (95 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bristol 412 weights approximately 837 kg more than 1964 Renault 8. 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, 1977 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8. 1977 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1964 Renault 8 has manual transmission. 1964 Renault 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Bristol 412 | 1964 Renault 8 | |
Make | Bristol | Renault |
Model | 412 | 8 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 72 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2280 mm |