1994 BMW 520 vs. 2005 Bristol Fighter
To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 520 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 370 more horse power than 1994 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 520 weights approximately 19 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 524 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 520 | 2005 Bristol Fighter | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 520 | Fighter |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 7992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 714 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
