2000 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2010 Honda Insight
To start off, 2010 Honda Insight is newer by 10 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2010 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 505 kg more than 2010 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Honda Insight, 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2000 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bristol Blenheim | 2010 Honda Insight | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | Blenheim | Insight |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2550 mm |