2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 2003 Porsche 996
To start off, both 2003 Bristol Fighter and 2003 Porsche 996 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 201 more horse power than 2003 Porsche 996. (317 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2003 Porsche 996. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche 996 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2003 Bristol Fighter.
Because 2003 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Bristol Fighter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 996 will offer significantly more control. 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 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Porsche 996. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bristol Fighter | 2003 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | Fighter | 996 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 64 L |
