2000 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2005 Holden Caprice

To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bristol Blenheim 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) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Holden Caprice. (262 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Caprice weights approximately 151 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Caprice. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Caprice.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Bristol Blenheim 2005 Holden Caprice
Make Bristol Holden
Model Blenheim Caprice
Year Released 2000 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5898 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 350 HP 262 HP
Torque 500 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1740 kg 1891 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 5160 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1899 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 3009 mm


 

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