1999 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1977 Honda Civic
To start off, 1999 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Civic 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 297 more horse power than 1977 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1977 Honda Civic. 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, 1977 Honda Civic, 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 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bristol Blenheim | 1977 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | Blenheim | Civic |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2210 mm |
