2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 1980 Buick Estate
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate 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 522 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 440 kg more than 2004 Bristol Fighter.
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 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2004 Bristol Fighter has manual transmission. 2004 Bristol Fighter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bristol Fighter | 1980 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Bristol | Buick |
| Model | Fighter | Estate |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 5030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 660 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 787 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |
