2000 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 13 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2000 Bristol Blenheim. (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Bristol Blenheim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 700 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 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (649 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Bristol Blenheim. (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Bristol Blenheim.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bristol Blenheim | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Bristol | Bentley |
| Model | Blenheim | Continental |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | FlexFuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3065 mm |
