1995 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1995 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bristol Blenheim (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 545 kg more than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 1995 Bristol Blenheim (440 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bristol Blenheim | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Bristol | Lancia |
Model | Blenheim | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1995 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5896 cc | 1752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |