2000 BMW 318 vs. 2002 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 2002 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 318 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 233 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 345 kg more than 2000 BMW 318. 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, 2002 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2002 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 318 | 2002 Bristol Blenheim | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 318 | Blenheim |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 351 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
