1996 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1996 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1996 Bristol Blenheim and 1996 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 124 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 626. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 605 kg more than 1996 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Bristol Blenheim is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Bristol Blenheim. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Mazda 626, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda 626. (149 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda 626. 1996 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1996 Mazda 626 has manual transmission. 1996 Mazda 626 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Bristol Blenheim | 1996 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Bristol | Mazda |
Model | Blenheim | 626 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |