1999 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2000 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2000 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bristol Blenheim 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 44 more horse power than 2000 Venturi Atlantique. (306 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2000 Venturi Atlantique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 450 kg more than 2000 Venturi Atlantique. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Venturi Atlantique. (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bristol Blenheim | 2000 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Bristol | Venturi |
| Model | Blenheim | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
