1999 BMW 330 vs. 1999 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, both 1999 BMW 330 and 1999 Bristol Blenheim were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 122 more horse power than 1999 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 165 kg more than 1999 BMW 330. 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 330. 1999 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1999 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 1999 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 330 | 1999 Bristol Blenheim | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 330 | Blenheim |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 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 |
