2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 1955 Buick 40
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bristol Fighter (525 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 249 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Buick 40. (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bristol Fighter | 1955 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Bristol | Buick |
| Model | Fighter | 40 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 5277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 525 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1725 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3110 mm |
