1971 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 2005 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 710 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2005 Bristol Blenheim | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | Touring | Blenheim |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 5897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |
