1988 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1965 Renault Floride
To start off, 1988 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Floride would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 935 kg more than 1965 Renault Floride.
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. 1988 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1965 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1965 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bristol Beaufighter | 1965 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Bristol | Renault |
| Model | Beaufighter | Floride |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 48 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2270 mm |
