2002 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2007 Honda Civic

To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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 213 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 318 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 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 2002 Bristol Blenheim. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic, 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, 2002 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2002 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic 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 2007 Honda Civic
Make Bristol Honda
Model Blenheim Civic
Year Released 2002 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5898 cc 2204 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 351 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 341 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1740 kg 1422 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4250 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2630 mm