2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 2005 Daihatsu Charade

To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bristol Fighter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bristol Fighter 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 465 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 735 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. 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, 2005 Daihatsu Charade, 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 623 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Charade.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Bristol Fighter 2005 Daihatsu Charade
Make Bristol Daihatsu
Model Fighter Charade
Year Released 2003 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7994 cc 989 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 518 HP 53 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 714 Nm 91 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
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 740 kg
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2380 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 105 L 36 L


 

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