1998 Acura NSX vs. 1996 Bristol Blenheim

To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 2 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, 1998 Acura NSX (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1996 Bristol Blenheim. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1996 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, 1996 Bristol Blenheim (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX. 1996 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1998 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1998 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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