1998 BMW 320 vs. 1999 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 1999 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1998 BMW 320. (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 240 kg more than 1998 BMW 320. 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, 1999 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 320 | 1999 Bristol Blenheim | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 320 | Blenheim |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2169 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
