2000 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1966 Chrysler New Yorker
To start off, 2000 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. (185 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 423 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. (420 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bristol Blenheim | 1966 Chrysler New Yorker | |
| Make | Bristol | Chrysler |
| Model | Blenheim | New Yorker |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2163 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3160 mm |
