2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 1985 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Jaguar XJS 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 301 more horse power than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1985 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 155 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 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bristol Fighter | 1985 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
Model | Fighter | XJS |
Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2600 mm |