1961 BMW 700 vs. 2003 Bristol Fighter
To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 BMW 700 would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bristol Fighter (518 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 480 more horse power than 1961 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 815 kg more than 1961 BMW 700. 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, 2003 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 662 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 700 | 2003 Bristol Fighter | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 700 | Fighter |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 7994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 714 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 105 L |
