2001 BMW Compact vs. 1996 Bristol Blenheim

To start off, 2001 BMW Compact is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bristol Blenheim (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 BMW Compact. (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Compact. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 165 kg more than 2001 BMW Compact. 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, 1996 Bristol Blenheim (441 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Compact. (237 Nm). This means 1996 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Compact. 1996 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW Compact has manual transmission. 2001 BMW Compact will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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