1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1999 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 1999 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 210 kg more than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. 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, 1999 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 1999 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Aston Martin DB5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1999 Bristol Blenheim | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
| Model | DB5 | Blenheim |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |
