2005 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 968 kg more than 2005 Bristol Blenheim.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Bristol Blenheim. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Defender. 2005 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 2010 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bristol Blenheim | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Bristol | Land Rover |
| Model | Blenheim | Defender |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2370 mm |
