1999 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1976 Bristol 412
To start off, 1999 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 30 kg more than 1976 Bristol 412. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 412. (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 412.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bristol Blenheim | 1976 Bristol 412 | |
| Make | Bristol | Bristol |
| Model | Blenheim | 412 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |
