2004 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 2004 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 141 kg more than 1968 Nissan President. 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, 2004 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bristol Blenheim | 1968 Nissan President | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | Blenheim | President |
Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |