2003 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1987 Nissan Santana

To start off, 2003 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 670 kg more than 1987 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 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 2003 Bristol Blenheim. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Santana, 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, 2003 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Santana. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Santana. 2003 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1987 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1987 Nissan Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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