2001 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2001 Bristol Blenheim. (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Bristol Blenheim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 10 kg more than 2001 Bristol Blenheim. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (540 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Bristol Blenheim. (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Bristol Blenheim.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bristol Blenheim | 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | Blenheim | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2690 mm |
