1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1995 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 1995 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bristol Blenheim (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. 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, 1995 Bristol Blenheim (440 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850. 1995 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1995 Bristol Blenheim | |
Make | Abarth | Bristol |
Model | 850 | Blenheim |
Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 5896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2910 mm |