1994 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1982 Nissan Prairie

To start off, 1994 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Bristol Blenheim (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 771 kg more than 1982 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1994 Bristol Blenheim is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Bristol Blenheim. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Prairie, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Bristol Blenheim (440 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Prairie. 1994 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1982 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1982 Nissan Prairie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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