2002 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bristol Blenheim (351 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 420 kg more than 2010 BMW 125. 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, 2002 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bristol Blenheim | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Bristol | BMW |
| Model | Blenheim | 125 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
