2001 AC Cobra vs. 2003 Bristol Fighter
To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 AC Cobra would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bristol Fighter (518 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2001 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2001 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 415 kg more than 2001 AC Cobra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Cobra | 2003 Bristol Fighter | |
| Make | AC | Bristol |
| Model | Cobra | Fighter |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 7994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 714 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2760 mm |
