2008 BMW 530 vs. 2004 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2008 BMW 530. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 136 kg more than 2008 BMW 530. 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, 2004 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 530 | 2004 Bristol Blenheim | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 530 | Blenheim |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
