1997 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1997 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. (345 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 483 kg more than 1997 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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Bristol Blenheim. (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Bristol Blenheim.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bristol Blenheim | 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
Make | Bristol | Cadillac |
Model | Blenheim | Fleetwood |
Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5897 cc | 7725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 679 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3380 mm |