2005 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2005 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 185 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette.

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, 2005 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. (366 Nm). This means 2005 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. 2005 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1979 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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