2001 BMW 730 vs. 2004 Bristol Fighter
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 730 would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bristol Fighter (660 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 470 more horse power than 2001 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 730 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Bristol Fighter (787 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 507 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 730 | 2004 Bristol Fighter | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 730 | Fighter |
Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 7994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 660 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 787 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 98.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1540 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 |