1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1994 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 1994 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 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 162 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 406 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70. 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1994 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70. 1994 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1950 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1950 Austin A 70 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:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1994 Bristol Blenheim | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | A 70 | Blenheim |
Year Released | 1950 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |