1998 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1998 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bristol Blenheim (351 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 115 kg more than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 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, 1998 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bristol Blenheim | 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Bristol | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Blenheim | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2960 mm |
