1997 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1997 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 1997 Bristol Blenheim and 1997 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 590 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, 1997 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bristol Blenheim | 1997 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | Blenheim | Express |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5897 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3440 mm |