1996 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1996 Volvo 850
To start off, both 1996 Bristol Blenheim and 1996 Volvo 850 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 104 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 850. (124 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 355 kg more than 1996 Volvo 850. 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 Volvo 850, 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 850. (170 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 850. 1996 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1996 Volvo 850 has manual transmission. 1996 Volvo 850 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 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Bristol | Volvo |
Model | Blenheim | 850 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |