1999 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bristol Blenheim 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 135 more horse power than 2011 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 155 kg more than 2011 BMW 125. 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bristol Blenheim | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Bristol | BMW |
| Model | Blenheim | 125 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
