1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1998 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 1998 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 5.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 5.8 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1998 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Bristol Blenheim. (500 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Bristol Blenheim. 1998 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 5.8 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 5.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1998 Bristol Blenheim | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 5.8 | Blenheim |
Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 351 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 500 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |