1996 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1996 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Bonneville 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 60 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 360 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, 1996 Bristol Blenheim (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bristol Blenheim | 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Bristol | Pontiac |
Model | Blenheim | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3140 mm |