2000 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 2000 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 257 kg more than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. 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, 2000 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bristol Blenheim | 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | Blenheim | Bel Air |
Year Released | 2000 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2930 mm |