2003 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2010 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 7 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. 2010 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 528 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 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Rodius. (342 Nm). This means 2003 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Rodius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bristol Blenheim | 2010 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Bristol | SsangYong |
| Model | Blenheim | Rodius |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 80 L |
