2003 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2004 Bristol Fighter

To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 81 kg more than 2003 Bristol Blenheim.

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 (714 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Bristol Blenheim. (529 Nm). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Bristol Blenheim. 2003 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 2004 Bristol Fighter has manual transmission. 2004 Bristol Fighter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Bristol Blenheim 2004 Bristol Fighter
Make Bristol Bristol
Model Blenheim Fighter
Year Released 2003 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5900 cc 7994 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 525 HP
Torque 529 Nm 714 Nm
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.9 mm 98.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 9.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1395 kg 1476 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1120 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 105 L 105 L


 

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