1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1994 Bristol Blenheim

To start off, 1994 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 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 205 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 1278 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500. 1994 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1957 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1957 Abarth 500 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.

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