1995 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1994 Caterham Seven
To start off, 1995 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Caterham Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Caterham Seven 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) has 63 more horse power than 1994 Caterham Seven. (165 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1994 Caterham Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven. 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) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 1995 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven. 1995 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1994 Caterham Seven has manual transmission. 1994 Caterham Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bristol Blenheim | 1994 Caterham Seven | |
Make | Bristol | Caterham |
Model | Blenheim | Seven |
Year Released | 1995 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5896 cc | 1998 cc |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 165 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 203 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2240 mm |