1994 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2009 Honda Accord

To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Bristol Blenheim 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 29 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 297 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Bristol Blenheim (440 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 1994 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord 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.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Bristol Blenheim 2009 Honda Accord
Make Bristol Honda
Model Blenheim Accord
Year Released 1994 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5898 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 228 HP 199 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 234 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1746 kg 2043 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2710 mm


 

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