1997 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1997 Donkervoort D8
To start off, both 1997 Bristol Blenheim and 1997 Donkervoort D8 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 212 more horse power than 1997 Donkervoort D8. (138 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1997 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1997 Donkervoort D8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1997 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Donkervoort D8. 1997 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1997 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 1997 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bristol Blenheim | 1997 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Bristol | Donkervoort |
| Model | Blenheim | D8 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2310 mm |
