2002 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bristol Blenheim (351 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 1240 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7. 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, 2002 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2002 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7. 2002 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 2003 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2003 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bristol Blenheim | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Bristol | Caterham |
Model | Blenheim | 7 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 351 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2230 mm |