Saab 9000 (1994 – 1997) vs Bristol Blenheim (1994 – 1998): specs compared
The Bristol Blenheim is the more powerful of the two, with up to 231 hp against 211 hp. The Saab 9000 has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 225 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.2 L/100 km against 17.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,345 kg against 1,765 kg. At 4,862 mm, the Bristol Blenheim is 72 mm longer than the Saab 9000.
| Specification |
Saab
9000
1994 – 1997
|
Bristol
Blenheim
1994 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1997 | 1994 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 131 – 211 hp | 231 hp |
| Torque | 177 – 323 Nm | 440 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 – 12.0 s | 7.5 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 235 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 – 11.7 L/100 km | 17.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,790 mm | 4,862 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,745 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,896 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,345 – 1,475 kg | 1,765 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.