1996 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1999 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1999 Italdesign Nazca 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. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1996 Bristol Blenheim. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1996 Bristol Blenheim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 645 kg more than 1999 Italdesign Nazca.
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 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Bristol Blenheim. (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Bristol Blenheim.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bristol Blenheim | 1999 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Bristol | Italdesign |
| Model | Blenheim | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
