1995 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1995 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Trabant P 601 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 205 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1967 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 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 1995 Bristol Blenheim. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Trabant P 601, 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, 1995 Bristol Blenheim (440 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bristol Blenheim | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Bristol | Trabant |
| Model | Blenheim | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2030 mm |
