2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine.
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) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 Nm). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet Corvette. 1980 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bristol Fighter | 1980 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | Fighter | Corvette |
Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 525 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 714 Nm | 380 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |