2005 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1957 Buick 40
To start off, 2005 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1957 Buick 40. (248 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1957 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Bristol Blenheim. (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Bristol Blenheim.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bristol Blenheim | 1957 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Bristol | Buick |
| Model | Blenheim | 40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3110 mm |
