1994 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2010 Alpina B7
To start off, 2010 Alpina B7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1994 Bristol Blenheim. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1994 Bristol Blenheim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alpina B7 weights approximately 244 kg more than 1994 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, 2010 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Bristol Blenheim. (440 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Bristol Blenheim.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Bristol Blenheim | 2010 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Bristol | Alpina |
| Model | Blenheim | B7 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3140 mm |
