2001 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2001 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (248 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 60 kg more than 2001 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (502 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Bristol Blenheim. (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Bristol Blenheim.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bristol Blenheim | 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Bristol | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Blenheim | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2850 mm |
