1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2003 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 2003 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 74 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 2003 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2003 Bristol Blenheim | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
| Model | V8 Volante | Blenheim |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |
