2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 2009 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 6 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, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V (542 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2003 Bristol Fighter. (518 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS-V. (550 Nm @ 6200 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bristol Fighter | 2009 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Bristol | Cadillac |
| Model | Fighter | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 6162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 68 L |
