1948 Austin A 90 vs. 2005 Bristol Fighter
To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 7,992 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bristol Fighter (518 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 115 kg more than 1948 Austin A 90. 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, 2005 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 524 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 2005 Bristol Fighter | |
| Make | Austin | Bristol |
| Model | A 90 | Fighter |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 7992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 714 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 105 L |
