1999 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 1999 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Century 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 223 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 40 kg more than 1973 Toyota Century. 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 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Century. 1999 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1973 Toyota Century has manual transmission. 1973 Toyota Century will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bristol Blenheim | 1973 Toyota Century | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | Blenheim | Century |
Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2870 mm |