1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1995 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 1995 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 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 57 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 607 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (222 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. 1995 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 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:
1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1995 Bristol Blenheim | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | GTV6 | Blenheim |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 5896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2910 mm |