1952 Austin A vs. 1998 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 1998 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bristol Blenheim (351 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1952 Austin A. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 235 kg more than 1998 Bristol Blenheim.
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, 1998 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A | 1998 Bristol Blenheim | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | A | Blenheim |
Year Released | 1952 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 351 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2910 mm |