1998 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bristol Blenheim 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 99 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 255 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX. 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1998 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bristol Blenheim | 2005 Honda NSX | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | Blenheim | NSX |
Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 351 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |