1999 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1999 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 De Tomaso Deauville 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 54 more horse power than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 200 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bristol Blenheim | 1979 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | Bristol | De Tomaso |
| Model | Blenheim | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
