1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1996 Bristol Blenheim

To start off, 1996 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bristol Blenheim (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 475 kg more than 1951 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. 1996 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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