2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 2003 Fiat Punto
To start off, both 2003 Bristol Fighter and 2003 Fiat Punto were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 435 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (83 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 431 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto. 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, 2003 Fiat Punto, 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 518 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bristol Fighter | 2003 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Bristol | Fiat |
| Model | Fighter | Punto |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 49 L |
