1996 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 15 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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1996 Bristol Blenheim. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1996 Bristol Blenheim.
Because 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Bristol Blenheim. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will offer significantly more control. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bristol Blenheim | 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | Blenheim | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2797 mm |
