2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 1971 Porsche 917

To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 917 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) has 140 more horse power than 1971 Porsche 917. (520 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1971 Porsche 917.

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) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 917. (610 Nm). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 917.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Bristol Fighter 1971 Porsche 917
Make Bristol Porsche
Model Fighter 917
Year Released 2004 1971
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 7994 cc 4994 cc
Horse Power 660 HP 520 HP
Torque 787 Nm 610 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors