1996 BMW 735 vs. 2005 Bristol Fighter
To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 735 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 286 more horse power than 1996 BMW 735. (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 345 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 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 735. (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 735 | 2005 Bristol Fighter | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 735 | Fighter |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 7992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 714 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 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 | 1820 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 105 L |
