1996 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2007 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 11 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, 2007 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1996 Bristol Blenheim. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1996 Bristol Blenheim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 260 kg more than 2007 Honda NSX.
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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1996 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bristol Blenheim | 2007 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | Blenheim | NSX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2540 mm |
