1978 BMW 730 vs. 2005 Bristol Fighter
To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 730 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 333 more horse power than 1978 BMW 730. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 730 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 Bristol Fighter.
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 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 730. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 730 | 2005 Bristol Fighter | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 730 | Fighter |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 7992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 714 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2760 mm |
