2004 BMW 530 vs. 1996 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 2004 BMW 530 is newer by 8 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 13 more horse power than 2004 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 530 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1996 Bristol Blenheim.
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, 2004 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Bristol Blenheim. (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Bristol Blenheim.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 530 | 1996 Bristol Blenheim | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 530 | Blenheim |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
