2001 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

To start off, both 2001 Bristol Blenheim and 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 20 kg more than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bristol Blenheim. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Bristol Blenheim 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
Make Bristol Hyundai
Model Blenheim Santa Fe
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5898 cc 2656 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 350 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 255 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1740 kg 1720 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2630 mm


 

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