2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 1969 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Publica 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 480 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 797 kg more than 1969 Toyota Publica. 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 652 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bristol Fighter | 1969 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | Fighter | Publica |
Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 62 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 70 L |