2003 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2003 Bristol Blenheim. (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Bristol Blenheim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M6 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2003 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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Bristol Blenheim. (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Bristol Blenheim.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bristol Blenheim | 2013 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Bristol | BMW |
| Model | Blenheim | M6 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4903 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2106 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2851 mm |
