2005 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bristol Blenheim 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 613 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.

Because 2005 Bristol Blenheim is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Bristol Blenheim. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 2005 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla 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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