2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 2006 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XJ is newer by 3 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 314 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar XJ. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 184 kg more than 2003 Bristol Fighter.
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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar XJ. (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar XJ. 2006 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2003 Bristol Fighter has manual transmission. 2003 Bristol Fighter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bristol Fighter | 2006 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
Model | Fighter | XJ |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 2722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 436 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1659 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 85 L |