1993 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1987 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1993 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Supra 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 27 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 188 kg more than 1987 Toyota Supra. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Supra. 1993 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1987 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1987 Toyota Supra 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:
1993 Bristol Blenheim | 1987 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | Blenheim | Supra |
Year Released | 1993 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |