2009 BMW 330 vs. 1996 Bristol Blenheim

To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 13 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, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1996 Bristol Blenheim. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster 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, 1996 Bristol Blenheim (441 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 1996 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330. 1996 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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