2000 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1959 DAF 600
To start off, 2000 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 DAF 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 DAF 600 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 331 more horse power than 1959 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1959 DAF 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1959 DAF 600. 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 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DAF 600. (45 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DAF 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bristol Blenheim | 1959 DAF 600 | |
| Make | Bristol | DAF |
| Model | Blenheim | 600 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2060 mm |
