1993 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1993 Bristol Blenheim. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1993 Bristol Blenheim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 246 kg more than 1993 Bristol Blenheim. 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, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Bristol Blenheim. (440 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Bristol Blenheim.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bristol Blenheim | 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Bristol | Maserati |
| Model | Blenheim | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3063 mm |
