1997 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. 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 100 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 215 kg more than 1997 Bristol Blenheim.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Bristol Blenheim. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot 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, 1997 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bristol Blenheim | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | Blenheim | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2780 mm |
