2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 1963 Steyr 700C

To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 700C 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 (660 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 640 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1963 Steyr 700C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 (787 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 746 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 700C.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Bristol Fighter 1963 Steyr 700C
Make Bristol Steyr
Model Fighter 700C
Year Released 2004 1963
Engine Size 7994 cc 643 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 660 HP 20 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 787 Nm 41 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 540 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 3190 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1330 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 1950 mm