2005 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 7 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Bristol Blenheim. (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Bristol Blenheim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 993 kg more than 2005 Bristol Blenheim. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Bristol Blenheim. (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Bristol Blenheim.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bristol Blenheim | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | Blenheim | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3650 mm |
