2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 1975 Citroen GS
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Citroen GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Citroen GS 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 605 more horse power than 1975 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 650 kg more than 1975 Citroen GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Bristol Fighter is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Bristol Fighter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Citroen GS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 715 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bristol Fighter | 1975 Citroen GS | |
| Make | Bristol | Citroen |
| Model | Fighter | GS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 1014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 660 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 787 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 59 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |
