1996 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada is newer by 17 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, 2013 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1996 Bristol Blenheim. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1996 Bristol Blenheim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Armada weights approximately 907 kg more than 1996 Bristol Blenheim. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Bristol Blenheim. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada 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, 2013 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Bristol Blenheim. (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Bristol Blenheim.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bristol Blenheim | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Bristol | Nissan |
| Model | Blenheim | Armada |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1981 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3130 mm |
