2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2004 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 2004 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2004 Bristol Blenheim. (350 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2004 Bristol Blenheim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 246 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
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, 2004 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. 2004 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2004 Bristol Blenheim | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | 8C Competizione | Blenheim |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2910 mm |
