1999 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, both 1999 Bristol Blenheim and 1999 Opel Omega were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 39 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (311 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 90 kg more than 1999 Opel Omega. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (459 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bristol Blenheim | 1999 Opel Omega | |
Make | Bristol | Opel |
Model | Blenheim | Omega |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2740 mm |