1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1993 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 1993 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Bristol Blenheim (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 985 kg more than 1959 Austin A 40. 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, 1993 Bristol Blenheim (440 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 40 | 1993 Bristol Blenheim | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | A 40 | Blenheim |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2910 mm |