1996 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 1996 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 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 65 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 175 kg more than 1975 Fiat 130. 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bristol Blenheim | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Bristol | Fiat |
| Model | Blenheim | 130 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |
