1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2005 Bristol Fighter
To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda 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 209 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 625 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2005 Bristol Fighter | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
| Model | Lagonda | Fighter |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 7992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 714 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 98.6 mm |
| 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 | 2100 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 105 L |
