1995 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1995 Bristol Blenheim. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1995 Bristol Blenheim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1995 Bristol Blenheim. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Bristol Blenheim. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 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, 1995 Bristol Blenheim (440 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bristol Blenheim | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Bristol | Land Rover |
Model | Blenheim | LR2 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5896 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4496 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1908 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2659 mm |