2000 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2000 Buick Cielo

To start off, both 2000 Bristol Blenheim and 2000 Buick Cielo were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 99 more horse power than 2000 Buick Cielo. (251 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Cielo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Cielo weights approximately 20 kg more than 2000 Bristol Blenheim.

Because 2000 Bristol Blenheim is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Bristol Blenheim. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Buick Cielo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Cielo. (387 Nm). This means 2000 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Cielo.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Bristol Blenheim 2000 Buick Cielo
Make Bristol Buick
Model Blenheim Cielo
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5898 cc 3800 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 350 HP 251 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 387 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1740 kg 1760 kg
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2950 mm


 

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