1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1993 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 1993 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Bitter Type III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Bitter Type III 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 17 more horse power than 1988 Bitter Type III. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1988 Bitter Type III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 445 kg more than 1988 Bitter Type III. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Bitter Type III. 1993 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1988 Bitter Type III has manual transmission. 1988 Bitter Type III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1993 Bristol Blenheim | |
Make | Bitter | Bristol |
Model | Type III | Blenheim |
Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2910 mm |