2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mazda RX-7 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 318 more horse power than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (200 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 190 kg more than 1989 Mazda RX-7. 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 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (264 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bristol Fighter | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Bristol | Mazda |
| Model | Fighter | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2430 mm |
