2001 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (429 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2001 Bristol Blenheim. (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2001 Bristol Blenheim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 180 kg more than 2001 Bristol Blenheim. 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (520 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Bristol Blenheim. (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Bristol Blenheim.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bristol Blenheim | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | Blenheim | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2920 mm |
