2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 2012 Lexus GS
To start off, 2012 Lexus GS is newer by 9 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 178 more horse power than 2012 Lexus GS. (340 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus GS weights approximately 400 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 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus GS. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bristol Fighter | 2012 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Bristol | Lexus |
| Model | Fighter | GS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 65 L |
