2003 Acura NSX vs. 2000 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 2003 Acura NSX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2003 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 310 kg more than 2003 Acura NSX. 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, 2000 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2000 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura NSX | 2000 Bristol Blenheim | |
| Make | Acura | Bristol |
| Model | NSX | Blenheim |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2910 mm |
