1995 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia

To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 15 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1995 Bristol Blenheim. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1995 Bristol Blenheim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 260 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.

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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Bristol Blenheim. (440 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Bristol Blenheim. 1995 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia has manual transmission. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia 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 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
Make Bristol Ferrari
Model Blenheim 458 Italia
Year Released 1995 2010
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5896 cc 4500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 228 HP 570 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 9000 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 539 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 6000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1745 kg 1485 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4526 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1938 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1214 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2649 mm


 

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