2009 BMW 125 vs. 1995 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 14 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, 1995 Bristol Blenheim (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 425 kg more than 2009 BMW 125. 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1995 Bristol Blenheim | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 125 | Blenheim |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
