1996 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1996 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bristol Blenheim (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 245 kg more than 1996 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, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Bristol Blenheim. (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Bristol Blenheim.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bristol Blenheim | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Bristol | Pontiac |
Model | Blenheim | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3210 mm |