1996 BMW 745 vs. 2002 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 2002 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 745 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bristol Blenheim (351 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1996 BMW 745. (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2002 Bristol Blenheim.
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, 2002 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 745. (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2002 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 745 | 2002 Bristol Blenheim | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 745 | Blenheim |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 351 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2910 mm |
