2003 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2006 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2006 Lotus Exige is newer by 3 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 824 kg more than 2006 Lotus Exige. 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, 2003 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Exige. (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Exige. 2003 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 2006 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2006 Lotus Exige 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 | 2006 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Bristol | Lotus |
| Model | Blenheim | Exige |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2310 mm |
