2000 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 273 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911. 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, 2000 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911. 2000 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bristol Blenheim | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | Blenheim | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2270 mm |
