1996 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1999 Bristol Blenheim

To start off, 1999 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. Both 1996 Bristol Blenheim and 1999 Bristol Blenheim are equipped with a 5,898 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1996 Bristol Blenheim. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1996 Bristol Blenheim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 5 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Bristol Blenheim. (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Bristol Blenheim.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Bristol Blenheim 1999 Bristol Blenheim
Make Bristol Bristol
Model Blenheim Blenheim
Year Released 1996 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5898 cc 5898 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 228 HP 350 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 441 Nm 500 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1745 kg 1740 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2910 mm


 

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