1993 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2001 BMW Z3
To start off, 2001 BMW Z3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Bristol Blenheim (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2001 BMW Z3. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 359 kg more than 2001 BMW Z3. 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, 1993 Bristol Blenheim (440 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Z3. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bristol Blenheim | 2001 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Bristol | BMW |
| Model | Blenheim | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |
