1995 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1996 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 1996 Cadillac Catera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bristol Blenheim 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 28 more horse power than 1996 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1996 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 35 kg more than 1996 Cadillac Catera. 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bristol Blenheim | 1996 Cadillac Catera | |
| Make | Bristol | Cadillac |
| Model | Blenheim | Catera |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2940 mm |
