1958 Austin A135 vs. 1994 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 1994 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A135 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 78 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 334 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Bristol Blenheim (440 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A135. 1994 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1958 Austin A135 has manual transmission. 1958 Austin A135 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:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 1994 Bristol Blenheim | |
| Make | Austin | Bristol |
| Model | A135 | Blenheim |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2910 mm |
