2007 BMW 740 vs. 1995 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 2007 BMW 740 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 740 (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1995 Bristol Blenheim. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1995 Bristol Blenheim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 740 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Bristol Blenheim (440 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 740. (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 740 | 1995 Bristol Blenheim | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 740 | Blenheim |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2910 mm |
