1999 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 13 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (323 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1098 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Bristol Blenheim. (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Bristol Blenheim.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bristol Blenheim | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | Blenheim | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 6337 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1965 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 4018 mm |
