2000 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2000 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica 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 272 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 770 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. 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 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bristol Blenheim | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | Blenheim | Celica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2430 mm |
