1999 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2005 Bristol Fighter
To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Aston Martin Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Aston Martin Vantage 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) has 68 more horse power than 1999 Aston Martin Vantage. (450 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1999 Aston Martin Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 495 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, 1999 Aston Martin Vantage (1,098 Nm) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Bristol Fighter. (714 Nm). This means 1999 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Bristol Fighter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin Vantage | 2005 Bristol Fighter | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
| Model | Vantage | Fighter |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 7992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 518 HP |
| Torque | 1098 Nm | 714 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1475 kg |
