2000 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2002 BMW Z3
To start off, 2002 BMW Z3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bristol Blenheim 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 122 more horse power than 2002 BMW Z3. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 340 kg more than 2002 BMW Z3. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW Z3. (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bristol Blenheim | 2002 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Bristol | BMW |
| Model | Blenheim | Z3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| 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 | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |
