1995 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1988 Toyota Century
To start off, 1995 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Century 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 75 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Century weights approximately 55 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Bristol Blenheim (440 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bristol Blenheim | 1988 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | Blenheim | Century |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 3994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2870 mm |
