2000 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1987 Volvo 760
To start off, 2000 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Volvo 760 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 170 more horse power than 1987 Volvo 760. (180 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1987 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 390 kg more than 1987 Volvo 760. 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volvo 760. (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bristol Blenheim | 1987 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Bristol | Volvo |
| Model | Blenheim | 760 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2780 mm |
