2000 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 12 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, 2012 BMW X5 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2000 Bristol Blenheim. (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Bristol Blenheim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 695 kg more than 2000 Bristol Blenheim. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Bristol Blenheim. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW X5 (677 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Bristol Blenheim. (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Bristol Blenheim.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bristol Blenheim | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Bristol | BMW |
| Model | Blenheim | X5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 555 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2933 mm |
