2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel GT 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 424 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
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 557 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bristol Fighter | 1969 Opel GT | |
| Make | Bristol | Opel |
| Model | Fighter | GT |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 525 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 53 L |
