2000 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. (187 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 100 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Bristol Blenheim is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Bristol Blenheim. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bristol Blenheim | 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Bristol | Hyundai |
| Model | Blenheim | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2700 mm |
