2009 BMW 330 vs. 1997 Bristol Blenheim

To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.

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, 1997 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 1997 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330. 1997 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. 1997 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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