2002 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 10 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2002 Bristol Blenheim. (351 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2002 Bristol Blenheim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 808 kg more than 2002 Bristol Blenheim. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Bristol Blenheim. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Bristol Blenheim. (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Bristol Blenheim.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bristol Blenheim | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Bristol | Land Rover |
| Model | Blenheim | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2885 mm |
