2003 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2005 Holden Caprice

To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 5,900 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Caprice weights approximately 496 kg more than 2003 Bristol Blenheim.

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, 2003 Bristol Blenheim (529 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Caprice. (340 Nm). This means 2003 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Caprice.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Bristol Blenheim 2005 Holden Caprice
Make Bristol Holden
Model Blenheim Caprice
Year Released 2003 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5900 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 262 HP
Torque 529 Nm 340 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1395 kg 1891 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 5160 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1899 mm
Vehicle Height 1120 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 3009 mm


 

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