1999 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1999 Bristol Blenheim. (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster 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 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Bristol Blenheim. (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Bristol Blenheim.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bristol Blenheim | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | Blenheim | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1938 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2649 mm |
