1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1996 Bristol Blenheim

To start off, 1996 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 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 187 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 1161 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 1996 Bristol Blenheim (441 Nm) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1996 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750. 1996 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1956 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1956 Abarth 750 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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