2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 1969 Buick GS
To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS 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 292 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 325 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Buick GS. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bristol Fighter | 1969 Buick GS | |
| Make | Bristol | Buick |
| Model | Fighter | GS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 75 L |
