1993 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2002 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 9 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 47 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 275 kg more than 1993 Bristol Blenheim.
Because 2002 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Bristol Blenheim. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bristol Blenheim | 2002 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Bristol | Land Rover |
| Model | Blenheim | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2550 mm |
