1999 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1959 Alvis TD
To start off, 1999 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alvis TD would be higher. 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 233 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 315 kg more than 1959 Alvis TD. 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, 1999 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bristol Blenheim | 1959 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Bristol | Alvis |
| Model | Blenheim | TD |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2840 mm |
