2003 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2003 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic 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 193 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (157 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 476 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. 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, 2002 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, 2003 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2003 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic 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.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bristol Blenheim | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Bristol | Honda |
Model | Blenheim | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1264 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |