2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Minor 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 482 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 685 kg more than 1961 Morris Minor. 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 646 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bristol Fighter | 1961 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Bristol | Morris |
| Model | Fighter | Minor |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 45 L |
