1986 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1986 Caterham 1700
To start off, both 1986 Bristol Beaufighter and 1986 Caterham 1700 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1986 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1986 Caterham 1700 has manual transmission. 1986 Caterham 1700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Bristol Beaufighter | 1986 Caterham 1700 | |
Make | Bristol | Caterham |
Model | Beaufighter | 1700 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1692 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2260 mm |