2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 1976 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lancia Beta 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 542 more horse power than 1976 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1976 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 500 kg more than 1976 Lancia Beta. 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 622 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bristol Fighter | 1976 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Bristol | Lancia |
| Model | Fighter | Beta |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 660 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 787 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2340 mm |
