1999 Audi A4 vs. 1999 Bristol Blenheim

To start off, both 1999 Audi A4 and 1999 Bristol Blenheim were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1999 Audi A4. (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 440 kg more than 1999 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Bristol Blenheim is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Bristol Blenheim. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi A4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi A4. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi A4.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Audi A4 1999 Bristol Blenheim
Make Audi Bristol
Model A4 Blenheim
Year Released 1999 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1781 cc 5898 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 248 HP 350 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 500 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1300 kg 1740 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2910 mm


 

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