1999 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1999 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 100 kg more than 1999 Bristol Blenheim.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bristol Blenheim | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Bristol | Oldsmobile |
Model | Blenheim | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 6598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3030 mm |