2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 1974 Buick Centurion
To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Centurion 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 1974 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 595 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 1974 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Centurion. 1974 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 2003 Bristol Fighter has manual transmission. 2003 Bristol Fighter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bristol Fighter | 1974 Buick Centurion | |
Make | Bristol | Buick |
Model | Fighter | Centurion |
Year Released | 2003 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3160 mm |