1998 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Carina 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 1995 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 605 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bristol Blenheim | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | Blenheim | Carina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2590 mm |
