1996 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2011 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Bristol Blenheim. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1996 Bristol Blenheim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1996 Bristol Blenheim. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Bristol Blenheim. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1996 Bristol Blenheim (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bristol Blenheim | 2011 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Bristol | Land Rover |
Model | Blenheim | LR2 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 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 | 441 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 |