1994 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 1994 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Renault Floride would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Bristol Blenheim (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 986 kg more than 1962 Renault Floride. 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, 1994 Bristol Blenheim (440 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1994 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride. 1994 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1962 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1962 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Bristol Blenheim | 1962 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Bristol | Renault |
| Model | Blenheim | Floride |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2270 mm |
