2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic 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 390 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (128 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 335 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Bristol Fighter is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Bristol Fighter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 559 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bristol Fighter | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | Fighter | Civic |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 1750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 50 L |
