1990 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1982 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 1990 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 277 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Malibu.
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.
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1990 Bristol Beaufighter | 1982 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | Beaufighter | Malibu |
Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |