1996 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1951 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1996 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bristol Blenheim (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 795 kg more than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. 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, 1996 Bristol Blenheim (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Triumph Mayflower. (80 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bristol Blenheim | 1951 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Bristol | Triumph |
| Model | Blenheim | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2110 mm |
