2000 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 2000 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 MCC Smart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 MCC Smart 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 310 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1999 MCC Smart. 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bristol Blenheim | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Bristol | MCC |
| Model | Blenheim | Smart |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 1810 mm |
