1996 BMW 540 vs. 2000 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 2000 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 540 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1996 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 5 kg more than 1996 BMW 540. 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, 2000 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 540. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 540 | 2000 Bristol Blenheim | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 540 | Blenheim |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |
